How to Restore Default IP Address 192.168.88.1 on MikroTik

You might have changed your MikroTik router’s IP address. If you now can’t access the router or want to bring it back to the factory default IP 192.168.88.1, you’re in the right place. MikroTik routers can be easily reset to factory settings, which restores all default configurations, including the default IP address. Below are a few different methods to restore the default IP.

Method 1: Hardware Reset (Reset Button Method)

This method will reset the entire router to factory defaults, including restoring the default IP address 192.168.88.1.

1. Power Off the Router
   • Unplug the power from your MikroTik router.
2. Press and Hold the Reset Button
   • Use a pin or paperclip to press and hold the reset button.
3. Power On While Holding
   • Plug the power back in while still holding the reset button.
4. Wait for the ACT Light
   • Continue holding the reset button until the ACT LED starts flashing, then release it.
5. Connect and Access
   • Connect your PC to the router via Ethernet.
   • Open your browser and go to 👉 http://192.168.88.1

You can watch here about how to Hardware Reset (Reset Button Method). Note: After resetting the Mikrotik, you should check if you can get the default IP Address. If not, change the port on the Mikrotik router.

If you cannot

Method 2: Netinstall (For Advanced or Fully Erased Devices)

If the router was fully wiped or corrupted, use MikroTik Netinstall. This will reflash the default RouterOS and restore 192.168.88.1.

Steps are a bit more complex, but in summary:

• Download Netinstall and RouterOS from the MikroTik website.
• Set up a static IP on your PC (e.g., 192.168.88.2).
• Boot the router into Netinstall mode.
• Flash the device with RouterOS.
• Once done, the default IP will be restored.

(If you need to watch the full Netinstall instructions, you can visit those here, too.)

Method 3: Manual IP Reconfiguration (If You Still Have Access)

If you can still log in to the router via Winbox or WebFig:

1. Log In Using the Current IP or MAC Address
   • Use Winbox with the MAC address if you’re unsure of the current IP.
2. Go to IP > Addresses
   • Find the current address and either:
     • Edit it to 192.168.88.1/24
     • Or add a new address with:
       • Address: 192.168.88.1/24
       • Interface: bridge or your LAN interface
3. Click OK and Apply
   • Now you can access the router via http://192.168.88.1

Restoring your MikroTik router to the default IP address is simple. You can use the reset button, Winbox, or a full reinstall. Once it’s set to 192.168.88.1, managing and configuring your device becomes much more straightforward.

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