What is the default username and password for Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW)?

The default username is "admin" and the default password is "password".

How do I factory reset the Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW)?

Locate the small Reset pinhole on the back panel of the Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW). Press and hold it with a paperclip for 10-15 seconds while powered on until the LED lights cycle.

Cox Communications Modem Gateway Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) AXE8000 Tri-Band DOCSIS 3.1

Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW)

Q: What is the default IP address for Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW)?

The factory default IP address for Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW) is http://192.168.0.1.

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Open http://192.168.0.1 ↗

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Gateway IP

192.168.0.1

Factory Username

admin

Factory Password

password

Technical specifications

Panoramic WiFi

Manufacturer	Cox Communications
Product Series	Panoramic WiFi
Device Class / Category	Modem Gateway
Wireless Standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Speed Rating	AXE8000 Tri-Band DOCSIS 3.1
Ethernet & Fiber Ports	1x 2.5G LAN, 3x 1G LAN, 2x Telephone, 1x Coax
Routing / Firewall Throughput	Multi-Gigabit DOCSIS 3.1 / 4.8 Gbps 6GHz Wi-Fi
Default Gateway URL	http://192.168.0.1 ↗
Operating System / Firmware	Cox Panoramic OS

How to log in to your Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW)

1 Connect Your Device: Plug your PC into any LAN port on the Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW) using an Ethernet cable, or connect to the default Wi-Fi SSID printed on the router label.
2 Navigate to Gateway IP: Launch your web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address bar.
3 Enter Factory Credentials: Enter username "admin" and password "password", then click Login.
4 Configure Security & Password: Follow the on-screen Quick Setup wizard to customize your Wi-Fi SSID, set WPA3/WPA2-AES encryption, and establish a new master administrator password.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the default login for Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW)?

The default IP address is http://192.168.0.1, default username is "admin", and default password is "password".

What ports and speeds does Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW) support?

The Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW) is equipped with 1x 2.5G LAN, 3x 1G LAN, 2x Telephone, 1x Coax with an overall speed rating of AXE8000 Tri-Band DOCSIS 3.1.

How do I reset my Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW) to factory settings?

Press and hold the physical Reset button on the Cox Communications Cox Panoramic WiFi Gateway PW8 (CGM4981PW) for 10 to 15 seconds until the power LED blinks, resetting all settings to factory default.