Here's how to log in to a Netgate router.

Step 1: Connect

Connect to the router's WiFi or plug a computer into one of its LAN ports with a network cable.

Step 2: Open the Login Page

Type http://192.168.1.1 into your browser's address bar. Some models use a different address. See the Netgate IP address page.

Step 3: Sign In

router login screen — The login screen of the Netgate SG-2440.

admin / pfsense: all pfSense installs, until you change it.

The web interface uses https with a self-signed certificate, so your browser will show a warning the first time. On a new install, the Setup Wizard runs after your first login and asks you to change the admin password.

See every known default on the Netgate passwords page.

router status mac address internet IP — The *status* page of the Netgate SG-2440.

Step 4: You're In

pfSense has System, Interfaces, Firewall, Services, VPN, Status and Diagnostics menus across the top.

Netgate Login Problems

The page won't load. Check that you're connected to the Netgate router (not a second router or extender), and run ipconfig to see its real address.

The password is rejected. Try each default above and the password on the label. If nothing works, reset the router.