What Is 10.0.0.2?
10.0.0.2 is a private IP address from the 10.0.0.0–10.255.255.255 range, often used as:
- A router/gateway IP on some networks, or
- A LAN client IP (e.g., a second router, access point, or managed device) behind a main gateway like 10.0.0.1.
Some ISPs or enterprise-style setups use 10.0.0.1 as the main router and assign 10.0.0.2 to a secondary device (like another router, modem, or controller).
How to Login to 10.0.0.2
Use this exact sequence; skipping steps is where most people break it.
- Connect to the Correct Network
- Check That 10.0.0.2 Is Actually Reachable
- Open a Web Browser
- Enter the Address Exactly
- In the address bar, type:
http://10.0.0.2 - Do not type
10.0.0.0.2(that’s invalid) and do not search it on Google.
- In the address bar, type:
- Enter Login Credentials
- Click Login / OK
Default Username and Password for 10.0.0.2
10.0.0.2 is used by different brands as either a router or an internal device IP, so there is no single universal login. That said, most consumer devices still ship with a small set of defaults.
Common Default Username / Password Combos
These are widely used across Technicolor, Cisco, SMC, Arris, and generic OEM hardware:
| Username | Password |
|---|---|
| admin | admin |
| admin | password |
| admin | (blank) |
| (blank) | admin |
| Administrator | (blank) |
| user | user |
| admin | 1234 |
| admin | printed on router label (access key / serial) |
Best practice:
- Always check the label on the device first. Many ISPs now print a unique admin password or use the serial number (SN) as the password.
- If none of the above work, the password was changed by your ISP or a previous user.
What You Can Configure on 10.0.0.2
If 10.0.0.2 is the main router/gateway:
- Change WiFi name (SSID) and password
- Set up guest WiFi
- Configure DHCP range, DNS, and LAN IPs
- Port forwarding, firewall, parental controls
If 10.0.0.2 is a secondary device (AP, extender, or ONT):
- Bridge mode or access point mode
- Management VLAN / IP
- Wireless settings for that specific device
- Firmware update page
Issues with 10.0.0.2 (Common Problems & Fixes)
1. 10.0.0.2 Doesn’t Open in Browser
Symptoms:
- Browser times out
- “This site can’t be reached”
- Nothing loads when you type
http://10.0.0.2
Fixes:
- Confirm device is on your network
- Check your default gateway
- Use wired connection
- Disable VPN and proxies
If you can’t ping 10.0.0.2 at all, the device either isn’t using that IP or is offline.
2. Wrong IP – Router Is Actually on 10.0.0.1 or 192.168.x.x
Many Xfinity/Comcast and Technicolor setups use 10.0.0.1 as the router IP, not 10.0.0.2. Others use 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.
How to be sure:
- On Windows:
- On Mac:
Use that IP (often 10.0.0.1, 192.168.1.1, or 192.168.0.1) in your browser instead of 10.0.0.2.
3. Login Page Shows, but Username/Password Don’t Work
Likely causes:
- ISP changed the default credentials.
- A previous admin changed them and didn’t document.
- You’re mixing up WiFi password with router admin password (they’re different).
Fixes:
- Check the device label carefully
- Try ISP-specific combos
- As last resort – Factory reset (see below)
4. 10.0.0.2 Opens Modem/ONT Page, Not Router
If you have two devices (ISP modem + your own router), 10.0.0.2 may be bound to the modem or a bridge device, not your WiFi router. In this case:
- Log in and check what device it is from the model name on the page.
- To reach your actual router, you may need a different IP (often 192.168.1.1 behind the modem).
Factory Reset if You’re Completely Locked Out
If you know 10.0.0.2 is correct and you’ve forgotten the password:
- Find the reset button on the device.
- Press and hold for 10–15 seconds with a paperclip until LEDs flash or change pattern.
- Wait 2–3 minutes for a full reboot.
- Reconnect via Ethernet or WiFi (using default SSID/key on the label).
- Try logging in again with the default username and password combinations above.
Note: This will wipe all custom settings (WiFi name, password, port forwarding, etc.). Reconfigure everything from scratch afterward.
FAQs: 10.0.0.2 Admin Login
Yes. 10.0.0.2 is part of the private 10.x.x.x range and can be used as a router IP, secondary gateway, or LAN client. Many networks use 10.0.0.1 as the main router and 10.0.0.2 for another device.
