To test a live ZTE router’s admin panel (typically on http://192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1), you can use a tool like Hydra with your generated wordlist.
hydra -l admin -P zte_top_wordlist.txt 192.168.1.1 http-get /cgi-bin/login
| Username | Password | ISP / Region |
|----------|----------|---------------|
| admin | (printed on router sticker) | Generic – the 8-digit numeric code |
| admin | WiFi password + last 4 of S/N | Telstra (Australia) |
| admin | (last 8 of MAC address) | Vodafone (Europe) |
| admin | 1234567890 | T-Mobile Home Internet |
| root | Zte521 | Classic backdoor (CVE-2015-8704) | zte router wordlist top
ISPs force their own firmware on ZTE routers. The top wordlist must account for these. To test a live ZTE router’s admin panel
Many ISPs change the default credentials before shipping the router to the customer. However, they often use predictable patterns. If the router is provided by a specific ISP, you might find credentials based on the device MAC address or specific ISP formulas. | Username | Password | ISP / Region