192.168.42.1 Admin Login

192.168.42.1 is a private Class C IPv4 address that serves as the default gateway for a select group of devices and platforms. Most notably, Pace Plc routers — including models such as the 4111N-030, 5031NV-030, and 5268AC (widely deployed by AT&T as DSL gateways) — use 192.168.42.1 as their default LAN IP address. Beyond traditional routers, this address also appears in Android USB tethering (where the phone acts as a gateway on the 192.168.42.x subnet), Raspberry Pi Wi-Fi hotspots running tools like RaspAP or hostapd, and action cameras and dashcams that broadcast their own Wi-Fi network for a companion app. Because of this variety, 192.168.42.1 is one of the more unique private gateway addresses you'll encounter — it's less common than 192.168.1.254 or 192.168.0.1, which makes it stand out when it appears on your network. Other commonly used private gateway addresses include 10.0.0.1 and 192.168.8.1.

How to Access 192.168.42.1

To reach the admin panel at 192.168.42.1, open your preferred web browser and type http://192.168.42.1 directly into the address bar — do not use a search engine, as that will not take you to your router's login page. You must be connected to the same local network as the device using 192.168.42.1 as its gateway. This means either connecting via an Ethernet cable or joining the correct Wi-Fi network broadcast by your Pace router, Raspberry Pi hotspot, or other device.

Once the login page loads, you will be prompted to enter a username and password. For Pace Plc routers, the default credentials are typically printed on a sticker on the bottom or back of the device — look for fields labeled Username and Password or Admin Password. For RaspAP on a Raspberry Pi, the default login is admin / secret — you should change these immediately after your first login. For action cameras and dashcams, access is usually handled through the manufacturer's dedicated mobile app rather than a browser.

If you are on a Pace 5268AC or similar AT&T-provisioned gateway, the admin interface at 192.168.42.1 allows you to manage Wi-Fi settings, connected devices, port forwarding, firewall rules, and DNS configuration. Use a wired Ethernet connection when making changes to avoid being disconnected mid-session.

If You Can't Access 192.168.42.1

If typing http://192.168.42.1 into your browser returns an error or a blank page, there are several things to check before assuming the address is wrong. First, confirm that 192.168.42.1 is actually your device's default gateway. On Windows, open the Command Prompt (Start > type cmd > press Enter) and run ipconfig /all. Look for the Default Gateway field — if it shows a different address, that is the correct one to use instead. On macOS, go to System Settings > Network > your active connection > Details, and check the Router field. On Android or iOS, tap the connected Wi-Fi network and look for the Gateway or Router entry.

Other common causes of 192.168.42.1 being unreachable include:

• Active VPN: A VPN routes your traffic away from the local network. Disconnect your VPN and try again.
• Wrong network: If you are connected to a different Wi-Fi network or using mobile data, you will not be able to reach 192.168.42.1. Make sure you are on the correct network.
• Browser cache: Try clearing your browser cache or opening an incognito/private window.
• Firewall or security software: Some antivirus or firewall tools block access to local IP addresses. Temporarily disable them to test.
• Changed gateway IP: A previous administrator may have changed the default gateway from 192.168.42.1 to something else. Check your device's label or manual for the original IP, or perform a factory reset to restore defaults.

You can also check our guide to find your router IP address for step-by-step instructions across all major operating systems.

Pace Plc Routers and 192.168.42.1

Pace Plc is a British telecommunications equipment manufacturer whose DSL gateways and modems are widely deployed by ISPs — most notably AT&T in the United States. Several Pace models use 192.168.42.1 as their default LAN gateway address, including the Pace 4111N-030, Pace 5031NV-030, and the popular Pace 5268AC. If you are an AT&T internet subscriber and your gateway is one of these models, you can access the admin panel by navigating to http://192.168.42.1 in your browser while connected to your home network.

On Pace gateways, the admin interface lets you configure your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password, manage DHCP reservations, set up port forwarding for gaming or remote access, view connected devices, and update firmware. The default admin credentials for Pace routers are printed on the device label — typically on the bottom or back panel. Look for a field labeled Device Access Code or Admin Password.

Factory Reset — Pace Routers

If you have forgotten your admin credentials for a Pace router using 192.168.42.1, you can restore factory defaults by following these steps:

1. Make sure the router is powered on and all indicator lights are active.
2. Locate the Reset button on the back or bottom of the device — it is usually recessed in a small pinhole.
3. Use a straightened paperclip or a similar thin object to press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds.
4. Release the button when the power light begins to flash or change color.
5. Wait for the router to fully reboot — this may take 1–3 minutes.
6. Once restarted, the gateway will return to its factory settings, including the default gateway address of 192.168.42.1 and the original credentials printed on the device label.

After a factory reset, reconnect to the default Wi-Fi network (also printed on the label) and navigate to http://192.168.42.1 to complete setup.

192.168.42.1 and Android USB Tethering

One of the more unique associations with 192.168.42.1 is its use in Android USB tethering. When you connect an Android phone to a computer via USB and enable tethering, older versions of Android (and some current ones) assign the phone the IP address 192.168.42.129 on the 192.168.42.0/24 subnet, making it the gateway for the tethered device. The DHCP range for USB tethering typically spans from 192.168.42.2 to 192.168.42.254.

In this scenario, 192.168.42.1 itself is not the phone's address — the phone sits at 192.168.42.129 — but your computer may receive an address in the 192.168.42.x range. There is no browser-based admin panel to access in this case; the phone is simply acting as a network gateway to share its mobile data connection. If you see 192.168.42.x addresses on your computer and you have a USB cable connected to an Android phone with tethering enabled, this is the expected behavior. Note that newer Android versions may use a randomized private subnet instead of the fixed 192.168.42.x range.

192.168.42.1 on Raspberry Pi Hotspots

If you have set up a Raspberry Pi as a wireless access point or travel router, there is a good chance your Pi is using 192.168.42.1 as its gateway address. This is particularly common when using RaspAP — a popular open-source software package that turns a Raspberry Pi into a full-featured wireless router. When configured with the default hotspot settings, RaspAP assigns the Pi the IP address 192.168.42.1 on the wireless interface.

To access the RaspAP web interface at 192.168.42.1, connect your device to the Pi's Wi-Fi hotspot (the default SSID is RaspAP with the password ChangeMe), then open a browser and go to http://192.168.42.1. The default login credentials are:

• Username: admin
• Password: secret

You should change both the admin password and the Wi-Fi passphrase immediately after your first login. RaspAP's interface allows you to configure the SSID, security settings, DHCP range, VPN clients (OpenVPN, WireGuard), and more — all from a clean browser-based dashboard. If you set up your Pi hotspot manually using hostapd and dnsmasq, the gateway address of 192.168.42.1 is also commonly assigned to the wlan0 interface in the configuration files.

Changing Your Password at 192.168.42.1

Regardless of which device is using 192.168.42.1 as its gateway, changing the default admin password is one of the most important steps you can take to secure your network. Default credentials are publicly documented and well-known to attackers — leaving them unchanged puts your entire network at risk.

To change your password on a Pace router, log in to the admin panel at http://192.168.42.1, navigate to the Settings or Administration section, and look for the option to change the admin password. You will be asked to enter your current password and then type the new password twice to confirm. Choose a strong password that is at least 12 characters long and includes a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

On a RaspAP installation, click the Authentication link in the left-hand menu after logging in, update your username and password, and click Save Settings. Also update the Wi-Fi hotspot password under Hotspot > Security to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your Pi's network.

For action cameras and dashcams using 192.168.42.1, password management is typically handled within the manufacturer's companion app — check the app's settings or account section for security options.

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What Is 192.168.42.1 as a Private IP Address?

192.168.42.1 is a private Class C IPv4 address, meaning it belongs to the reserved range of addresses defined by RFC 1918 for use within local area networks (LANs). The full Class C private range spans from 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255, and addresses within this range are never routed over the public internet — they exist solely for internal network communication.

When a device like a Pace router, a Raspberry Pi hotspot, or an Android phone in tethering mode uses 192.168.42.1 as its gateway, it means that every device connecting to that network will receive a private IP address in the 192.168.42.0/24 subnet. With a standard subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, this subnet supports up to 254 host addresses — from 192.168.42.2 to 192.168.42.254. The gateway itself holds 192.168.42.1, and connected devices are assigned addresses dynamically via DHCP.

For example, if you connect a laptop, a smartphone, and a smart TV to a Pace 5268AC router using 192.168.42.1 as its gateway, your devices might receive addresses like:

• Laptop: 192.168.42.2
• Smartphone: 192.168.42.3
• Smart TV: 192.168.42.4

Each of these addresses is private and only meaningful within your local network. When any of these devices requests data from the internet, the router at 192.168.42.1 uses Network Address Translation (NAT) to forward the request using its public IP address, then routes the response back to the correct private device. This is how all home and small-office networks function, regardless of whether the gateway is 192.168.42.1, 192.168.2.1, or 192.168.100.1.

Because 192.168.42.1 is less commonly used as a default gateway than addresses like 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.10.1, it can also be a deliberate choice for network administrators who want to reduce the risk of subnet conflicts — particularly useful in environments where VPNs or multiple overlapping networks are in use.

Frequently Asked Questions About 192.168.42.1

What devices use 192.168.42.1 as their default gateway?

The most well-documented hardware using 192.168.42.1 is the Pace Plc family of DSL gateways, including the Pace 4111N-030, 5031NV-030, and 5268AC — all commonly deployed by AT&T. Beyond dedicated routers, 192.168.42.1 also appears in Raspberry Pi hotspot setups (especially those running RaspAP), Android USB tethering configurations, and certain action cameras and dashcams that create their own Wi-Fi network.

What is the default username and password for 192.168.42.1?

For Pace routers, the default credentials are printed on the device label — there is no universal default, as AT&T-provisioned gateways use unique per-device passwords. For RaspAP on a Raspberry Pi, the defaults are admin / secret. If you have changed your credentials and forgotten them, a factory reset will restore the original defaults.

Why does my computer show a 192.168.42.x address when I plug in my Android phone?

This is normal behavior for Android USB tethering. When you enable USB tethering on an Android device, it creates a local network in the 192.168.42.0/24 range. Your computer receives an address in this subnet, and the phone acts as the gateway — typically at 192.168.42.129. There is no admin panel to log into; the phone is simply sharing its mobile data connection.

Can I use 192.168.42.1 as a static IP for a device on my network?

You should avoid assigning 192.168.42.1 as a static IP to any client device if your router or gateway is already using it as the default gateway. Doing so would create an IP address conflict, causing network disruptions for both devices. If you need to assign a static IP, choose an address outside your router's DHCP range — for example, 192.168.42.200 — and configure it through the admin panel at 192.168.42.1 using a DHCP reservation.

How do I find out if 192.168.42.1 is my router's IP address?

On Windows, open Command Prompt and type ipconfig /all — look for the Default Gateway field. On macOS, go to System Settings > Network > your connection > Details > TCP/IP and check the Router field. On Android or iOS, tap your connected Wi-Fi network and look for the Gateway or Router entry. If it shows 192.168.42.1, that is your device's admin panel address.

What subnet does 192.168.42.1 belong to?

192.168.42.1 belongs to the 192.168.42.0/24 subnet, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This subnet supports 254 usable host addresses, ranging from 192.168.42.1 to 192.168.42.254. Related addresses in the same subnet that may be used by connected devices include 192.168.42.2, 192.168.42.100, and 192.168.42.129 (the Android USB tethering gateway address).