Linksys Router Setup

Linksys Routers are very well known devices for their reliability, strong performance, and user-friendly interface. You will get several features in linksys router devices including dual-band Wi-Fi, parental controls, and guest networks. For all those who desire to set up a wireless network at their home or office, linksys router stands a great choice. Linksys Router Setup is a simple & straight process. Once you get the access of linksys router login page, you can initiate setup very conveniently. Whether you desire to replace your existing wifi router or desire to setup a new network, just walk through this guide every step to ensure a smooth & secure setup.

Before initiating the linksys router setup you have to perform Linksys Router Installation. Hardware installation perfectly is very important. For installation of the device you have to proceed with further specified steps:

• Unbox: Firstly you have to unbox the router after getting it. In the box you will find the router along with its antennas. Moreover, you will get a manual guide in the packed box.
• Placing: Placing is the second step of the installation. You have to keep the device closer to the modem/IoT gateway. Placement should be that much far away so the ethernet cable you have, gets connected easily.
• Connecting: You have to connect the router with the host device using the ethernet cable once the placement is confirmed. Make sure the cable is working properly. Also be sure the connection is secured.
• Powering: Powering the router is your next step. Take the adapter you received in the box and insert it in the DC power port of the router. Thereafter plug-in into the power outlet and wait for the LED to turn on. Once the LED gets stabled you can initiate the setup process.

Setting up linksys router by following any of the below given methods is simple. To initiate any of the given methods you need a client device to run web UI or linksys app. Read out the further stated step by step guide and then initiate your router setup.

Setting Up Using Smart Setup Wizard

Linksys Router Setup using the smart setup wizard is a very convenient way to add the router into your home or office networking. To initiate this setup method you need an ethernet cable also to connect your laptop with the router directly. Let’s walk through the configuration steps:

• Firstly connect the laptop/ computer you are using to linksys router using ethernet cable.
• Now, launch Mozilla Firefox or another similar browser to initiate the access of “http://192.168.1.1” or “http://myrouter.local” web address.
• On the let’s get started screen, tick the checkbox and then hit on the next option.
• The setup wizard will start guiding you with the further steps.
• Follow the on screen guide and create a network name for your router’s network
• Afterwards, you have to create a secured password combination.
• Then choose the next option and create security for your admin account.
• End up the setup when your screen shows “Your router is set up!” message.

You can easily manage your router network using linksys router login page. Next you have to login with the new details you just created so, note them.

Manually Setting Up The Linksys Router

Performing Linksys Router Setup manually, allows you to make several changes in the device settings. Let’s walk through the configuration steps:

• Take the client device and connect it with the linksys router default SSID Linksysxxxxx or Linksysxxxxx_5GHz
• Afterwards you have to launch Mozilla Firefox or another similar browser.
• Browse “http://192.168.1.1” or “http://myrouter.local” web address
• On the let’s get started screen, tick the checkbox and then hit on cancel option to close the setup wizard.
• You have to click on close option again and then enter admin in the router’s default password field

Linksys Router LED Indications

• Choose the login option and then you have to select the configuration option.
• After that you have to choose Wifi and then basic wireless settings option
• Now customize your network name, channel and other information.
• Hit on save option when changes are completed.
• As the changes apply, you have to connect the device to the new network.
• Thereafter open the linksys router login page and login to the router settings.

• Again go to configuration, then WiFi and then choose wireless security option.
• Create password and save information. Again you have to login to the site and then you have to make changes in the router’s admin account password.
• This time you have to go to the administration option after configuration.
• Then hit on password and create your admin account security.
• In case your router’s LED does not turn solid blue, you may need to configure your internet settings and for that you need to go to the WAN setup option after selecting the connection option from the configuration tab.

Linksys App Based Setup Of Router

Linksys Router Setup using linksys app is not a tough task to perform. You need a smartphone or tablet device along with the linksys app’s latest version installed in it. Let’s walk through the configuration steps:

• Firstly connect the smartphone/ tablet you are using to linksys router using default SSID & password.
• Now, launch the linksys app you installed in your device and then choose Set up a New Wi-Fi Network.
• Afterwards you need to choose the non mesh router option.
• Hit the continue button and tick the checkbox after reading the on screen information.
• Further choose the next option and then you have to create an SSID of your router’s network.
• Then create a password as well and follow the in app screen guide.
• End up the process when “your router is set up now” message displays.
• You have to create a linksys cloud account to manage your router from anywhere by accessing the linksys router login page.