How to Log Into a Linksys Router
Power down your gear., Connect your computer to the router., Connect your router to the modem., Power up your modem., Power up your router., Open your web browser., Press enter or return., Provide a password., Repeat if needed.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Power down your gear.
If connected, remove the power plug from both your Linksys router and your cable or DSL modem. -
Step 2: Connect your computer to the router.
Connect one ethernet cable from the computer to the yellow Port 1 on the back of the Linksys router. , Connect a second ethernet cable from the single blue Internet port on the router to the ethernet port on the modem. , Plug the power back into the modem, and wait for it to complete it's startup process—typically from 30 seconds to a minute. , Let it complete its own startup process, which will take another minute or so.
When all the lights have stabilized (they may blink occasionally), you're ready to continue. , Enter "192.168.1.1" into the address bar. , This will take you to your Linksys router's built-in web page. , The default username is usually blank, or perhaps "admin".
The default password is "admin".
If you changed the password, you will need to enter your own password instead of the factory default of "admin". , That's all there is to it. -
Step 3: Connect your router to the modem.
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Step 4: Power up your modem.
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Step 5: Power up your router.
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Step 6: Open your web browser.
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Step 7: Press enter or return.
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Step 8: Provide a password.
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Step 9: Repeat if needed.
Detailed Guide
If connected, remove the power plug from both your Linksys router and your cable or DSL modem.
Connect one ethernet cable from the computer to the yellow Port 1 on the back of the Linksys router. , Connect a second ethernet cable from the single blue Internet port on the router to the ethernet port on the modem. , Plug the power back into the modem, and wait for it to complete it's startup process—typically from 30 seconds to a minute. , Let it complete its own startup process, which will take another minute or so.
When all the lights have stabilized (they may blink occasionally), you're ready to continue. , Enter "192.168.1.1" into the address bar. , This will take you to your Linksys router's built-in web page. , The default username is usually blank, or perhaps "admin".
The default password is "admin".
If you changed the password, you will need to enter your own password instead of the factory default of "admin". , That's all there is to it.
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