192.168.5.1 serves as the login access point for ZTE routers. To enter the ZTE router management backend, you need to type the correct login password after opening 192.168.5.1 in your browser. The default password is typically ‘admin’. In some models, the Wi-Fi password and login password are set to be the same. Using default passwords can expose your router to unauthorized access, creating potential security risks. Below, we outline how to log in to the ZTE router’s 192.168.5.1 management interface to change the login password.
- Launch your browser and type the ZTE router’s management IP address, 192.168.5.1, into the address bar. Press the ‘Enter’ key to open the login page, then enter the router’s login password.
To find the login password, refer to the label on the bottom of your router, or attempt using the Wi-Fi password.
- Once inside the router’s management interface, click on the ‘Security’ menu.
- Input the original router password, then enter your new desired password twice. Click ‘Save’ to apply the changes.
From now on, use the newly set login password to access the ZTE router’s management backend.
