Huawei Router WiFi Password Change

Huawei router WiFi password change takes only a few minutes, whether you use the router web page on a computer, your phone browser, or the Huawei AI Life app. This guide shows all three, explains how to find your router IP address, and covers the default logins for AX, Mesh, EchoLife, EG and CPE models.

Written by Madan Kc, who runs DG Link Network, a fiber internet provider in Nepal

Quick answer: Connect to the router, open the IP on its nameplate (often 192.168.3.1), log in, click My Wi-Fi, enter the new password and Save. On a phone you can do the same in the Huawei AI Life app under Wi-Fi management. Then reconnect your devices.

Before you start

Find the router IP, username and password on the nameplate on the bottom of the router. ISP-provided routers often use custom values.
Connect by WiFi or Ethernet.
Values in red are examples; use your own IP and password.

How to find your Huawei router IP address

The router IP is the address you type into the browser. Use the first method that works for you.

1. Read the router nameplate

The nameplate on the bottom of the router lists the default IP address, and usually the login details. Huawei’s own support guidance points to this label for the default IP.

2. On Windows

Open Command Prompt and look for the Default Gateway line under your active connection:

ipconfig

3. On Mac

Open Terminal and run:

route -n get default | grep gateway

4. On Android or iPhone

Connect to the router WiFi, open the WiFi settings, tap the connected network (or its info icon) and look for the Router or Gateway address. Menu names vary by phone and system version. See also how to find an IP address on desktop or mobile.

If the address you find belongs to an ISP modem or another router in front of the Huawei, it will not open the Huawei login page. Connect directly to the Huawei router and check again.

Huawei router default IP addresses and logins

Most login problems come from the wrong IP or the wrong credentials. These are commonly used values; the nameplate always wins.

Router type	Default IP	Alternate IP	Notes
Consumer routers (AX series)	`192.168.3.1`	`192.168.100.1`	Most common on home routers
Mobile / CPE routers (4G/5G)	`192.168.8.1`	`192.168.1.1`	Portable and CPE models
ISP modems (EG, HG)	`192.168.1.1`	`192.168.100.1`	ISP-provided, often customised
EchoLife series	`192.168.1.1`	`192.168.3.1`	Older Huawei models

Username	Password
`admin`	`admin`
`root`	`root`
`admin`	`adminhw`

If none work, contact your ISP. ISP-issued modems (EG8245H5, HG659, HG8245, HG8546 and similar) often use custom credentials. See also the 192.168.1.1 login guide and the 192.168.3.1 login guide.

How to do a Huawei router WiFi password change step by step

Connect to your router
Connect your computer or phone to the Huawei WiFi, or plug an Ethernet cable from a router LAN port into your computer. Ethernet is more reliable if the WiFi is unstable.
Open the login page
Enter the router default IP in the browser address bar. Check the nameplate on the bottom of the router; the address there is the one to use. If you cannot find it, see the section above.
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192.168.3.1
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Log in
Enter the username and password from the nameplate, or the password you set earlier. Commonly reported defaults are admin / admin; other combinations are listed in the table above.
Open My WiFi
Click My Wi-Fi. Older or ISP models may label it WLAN Settings or WiFi Configuration.
Enter the new WiFi password
Type the new name and password in the Wi-Fi network name and Wi-Fi network password fields (minimum 8 characters), then click Save.
If you want separate names and passwords for 2.4GHz and 5GHz, disable Prioritize 5 GHz first (available on models that offer it).
Wait for the change to apply
Wait 30 to 60 seconds. Connected devices will disconnect and you may be logged out, which is normal.
Reconnect your devices
On each device, forget the old network, reconnect, enter the new password and check that internet access works.

Change the Huawei WiFi password from your phone

You can do it from a phone in two ways. The app is easier if your router is already added to it.

Method 1: Huawei AI Life app

Connect your phone to the router WiFi.
Open the AI Life app and tap your router to open its management screen.
Go to Show more, then Wi-Fi management, then Wi-Fi (on some versions: Network, then Wi-Fi management, then Wi-Fi).
Enter the new Wi-Fi name and Wi-Fi password.
Tap the tick in the upper right corner to confirm.

Reference: Huawei Support – modify router Wi-Fi name and password.

Method 2: Phone browser

Connect your phone to the router WiFi.
Open a browser and enter the router IP from the nameplate.
Log in, tap My Wi-Fi, enter the new name and password and tap Save.

On a phone, the router web page shows a simplified layout. On some mobile WiFi models you may need to switch the browser to the desktop version first.

Mobile WiFi and 4G/5G CPE models

These use 192.168.8.1. In the web page go to Wi-Fi Settings, then Wi-Fi Basic Settings, enter the new Wi-Fi name and password and click Save. In the AI Life app, tap the CPE, then Show more, then Wi-Fi settings. References: CPE, Mobile WiFi.

Model-specific notes

The steps are the same on every Huawei router. What differs is the IP address, where the credentials come from, and a few dashboard details.

Model family	Typical IP	What to watch for
AX series (AX2, AX3, AX3 Pro, AX3S)	`192.168.3.1`	Both bands share one name and password by default. Disable Prioritize 5 GHz to set them separately.
WiFi WS5200 and Q2	`192.168.3.1`	Same web page flow: My Wi-Fi, then Save. The AI Life app also works.
Mesh (Mesh 3, Mesh 7, X3 Pro)	`192.168.3.1`	Change it on the main router. Satellites follow it and may take a few minutes to update.
Extender or router behind a Huawei router	`As on the main router`	If the uplink router is a Huawei router, WiFi settings follow it. Change them on the uplink router.
EchoLife (HG8245, HG659, HG8546)	`192.168.1.1`	Credentials are ISP-customised. Some ISPs lock the WiFi password field.
EG series (EG8245H5)	`192.168.1.1 (ISP-set)`	WiFi settings may sit under a System Settings menu, separate from the admin password screen.
Mobile WiFi and 4G/5G CPE	`192.168.8.1`	Path: Wi-Fi Settings, then Wi-Fi Basic Settings. Single unit, so the change applies quickly.

If an ISP-locked EchoLife or EG unit will not let you edit the WiFi field, that is an ISP restriction, not your mistake. Ask your ISP to unlock it. For ONT setup, see Huawei ONT guides.

Video tutorial

This video shows the web-interface method on an AX-series router.

Troubleshooting Huawei router login and WiFi password problems

The login page will not open

Confirm your device is connected to that Huawei router, by WiFi or Ethernet.
Try 192.168.3.1, 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.8.1, and check the nameplate for the exact IP.
Type the address in the address bar, not in a search box, and use http rather than a search result.
Turn off any VPN, and on a phone try turning off mobile data so traffic is not routed away from the WiFi.
Clear the browser cache or try another browser or device.
Wait 2 minutes after power-on, then retry.

The username or password is rejected

Read the nameplate carefully; letters such as O and 0 look alike.
Try the common defaults in the table above.
If you changed the login password earlier, use that one, not the default.
On ISP-issued routers, ask your ISP for the credentials.
As a last resort, hold the Reset button for about 15 seconds. This erases all settings, including your internet login, so note your ISP details first. See the factory reset guide.

The password saved but devices will not connect

Forget the old network on the device, then reconnect with the new password.
Check you changed the password on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz if they are set separately.
Wait a few minutes, especially on mesh systems.
Restart the router (off for 30 seconds) and confirm the new password shows in the settings.

The WiFi password field is locked or missing

ISP-locked EchoLife and EG units can block edits. Ask your ISP.
If the router is an extender or in a secondary role behind a Huawei router, change the settings on the main router.

WiFi is slow or unstable after the change

A new password does not change speed. If problems continue, see why is my internet slow and 2.4GHz vs 5GHz WiFi.

Choose a strong WiFi password

Tips

Use 12 or more characters, mixing upper and lower case, numbers and symbols.
Avoid your name, birthdate, “admin”, “password” and common words.
Change the router admin password too, and keep it different from the WiFi password.
Use WPA2-PSK (AES) or WPA3 where offered. Avoid WEP and open networks.
Change the password every few months.

To check who is on your network, see how to see who is connected to my WiFi. More ideas: secure your home WiFi.

Official Huawei references

Frequently asked questions

How do I change my Huawei WiFi password from my phone?

Open the Huawei AI Life app, tap your router, go to Show more, then Wi-Fi management, then Wi-Fi, enter the new password and confirm. You can also log in to the router web page from your phone browser using the IP on the router nameplate.

What is the default IP address of a Huawei router?

Home routers commonly use 192.168.3.1, mobile and CPE routers use 192.168.8.1, and ISP modems often use 192.168.1.1. The nameplate on the bottom of your router shows the exact address.

What is the default Huawei router username and password?

Check the nameplate first. Commonly reported defaults are admin and admin, but ISP-issued routers often use custom credentials, so ask your ISP if they fail.

Why won’t 192.168.3.1 open?

Make sure your device is connected to that router, try 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.8.1, check the nameplate for the exact IP, turn off any VPN, and try another browser. See the 192.168.3.1 login guide for more fixes.

Should I use the same password for 2.4GHz and 5GHz?

For most homes, yes, because devices pick the better band automatically. Use separate names and passwords only if you want to control which devices join which band.

Why does my old WiFi password still work?

Wait a few minutes, check that you changed both bands, forget the old network on the device, and restart the router if the new password does not show in the settings.

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