Configuring a Linksys Router Settings

Written by: Tricia Goss • Edited by: Heather Marie Kosur
Updated Dec 14, 2010 • Related Guides: Ip Address | Wireless Network

Linksys routers make it easy for you to set up a wired or wireless network at home or in an office setting. Read on to learn how to access Linksys router settings.

Use Your Browser

In order find out how to access Linksys router settings, you will first need to connect the router to your computer or network. Follow the instructions included with your Linksys router in order to make sure it is properly connected. You can find some steps that will help you through this process in the Bright Hub tutorial, How to Set Up a Wireless Network in Your Home.

Once you have the Linksys router connected to your computer, open up your favorite web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. In the address bar, type 192.168.1.1, which is the router's IP address, and press Enter.

User Name and Password

A dialog box will open asking you for your user name and password. If this is the first time the router settings have been accessed, try leaving the fields blank and clicking OK to access the Linksys router settings page. If doing so does not give you access, check the manual that accompanied your Linksys router for the initial user name and password. Typically, the user name will be admin and the password will simply be password. After entering the user name and password, click OK to be taken to the Linskys router settings page.

Set Up Passwords

Now that you know how to access Linksys router settings, the first thing you should do is change the router's password. This will prevent unauthorized users from accessing the router settings. To do so, go to the Administration tab at the top of the router settings page, and then click Router Password in the left pane of the router settings page.

If you are using a wireless Linksys router, you are also recommended to create a security key to keep neighbors and hackers from accessing the Internet using your Linksys router and network connections. To do so, click the Wireless tab at the top of the router settings page, and then click Wireless Security in the left pane of the page. In the Personal Key field, enter a password or key that you will be able to remember. It should also be one that outsiders will not easily decipher. To learn more about securing your wireless network, read WEP, WPA, and WPS - Which to Use?

You can access other router settings from the Linksys router settings page by clicking the appropriate tabs at the top of the page. Refer to your Linksys manual for more advanced setup instructions.

Jose Juarez Feb 2, 2012 12:14 AM

RE: Configuring a Linksys Router Settings

One of the down sides of setting up a wireless router with WEP personalized password is, there's software able to decode your password. I rather use MAC address recognition, since it is absolutely impossible for a wireless hacker to know your MAC Address unless you let him/her physically poke on your computer and bring up some DOS windows to invoke an IPconfig.exe status. And since I'm not giving access to anyone else but the home devices, It's totally automatic, and I don't have to have the code written or else to hand down to anyone. Everyone at home just turn their gear on and surf away. Passwords are for business joints providing connection to the patronage.

Anonymous Aug 8, 2011 10:05 PM

Try Doing the Command Prompt and when u type in the ipconfig /all look for the default gateway... its a 9 digit number thats the ip address

mitz May 18, 2011 8:50 AM

192.168.1.1 says unable to connect..problem loading page. site could be temporarily unavailable or busy. blah blah blah... is it still accessible??

what's up pudding cup Apr 24, 2011 3:54 AM

router

there's no box opening up that tells me i have to enter my username and password.
it says im not connected to the internet, but i am connected... what can i do?

TCarulli Jan 29, 2011 6:52 AM

Verizon vs Linksys router

The Linksys router and Verizon modem or modem\router come with the same gateway 192.168.1.1 Change the Linksys router to something else like 192.168.2.1 After that you can login to the Linksys Router to change settings. (To change it, disconnect the ethernet between the modem and router. Log in. Or reset the router and set it up again.) Also, try plugging an ethernet from the problem device to Verizon modem (bypass router) to see if you have the same problem so you can rule out the Verizon modem or the router.

George Sas Jan 21, 2011 3:00 PM

PS3

What problems with the PS3 ? Your router configuration should not have any effect on the PS3 communication with the internet unless you went in and made some outgoing firewall rules in there or blocked some internal ports.

Anonymous Jan 18, 2011 11:51 AM

ports

how can i tell if all the ports are open? having trouble with the PS3 and that is what they said that have to open

George Sas Jan 11, 2011 4:44 AM

John

What you are saying it's quite strange.
When you open a command prompt and type: ipconfig /all

What is the IP address displayed at the Gateway ? (that is your router IP address).

You could try to trick the web browser by giving a name to your router.
Go to "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc" and find the "hosts" file. Right click on it and say "Open" and choose Notepad as editor.
Look at the IP address of the gateway, the one you obtained by the command I suggested previous. Lets presume that IP it is indeed 192.168.1.1
Then go to the last line and add a line like this :
192.168.1.1 myrouter

Then save the file.
See this article for more details : http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/56992.aspx

After you edited your hosts file, close all the browser windows. Open a new one and type in the browser: http://myrouter

This should open the default webpage of your router.

George Sas Jan 11, 2011 4:37 AM

Rhonda

You can try with this users : admin, root, administrator
And this passwords : password, "blank password", admin

Try all this combinations. It should work unless you have changed the default password.

Rhonda Jan 10, 2011 9:26 PM

Can't access setting page

I followed the directions as written and typed in admin and password, I have to do this three times and then it takes me to this pink page and this is what it says:

401 Unauthorized
Authorization required

Am I doing something wrong? I am trying to set a password so my neighbors wont use my internet.

John Jan 6, 2011 7:18 AM

still ain't accessing

@ george

yeah i followed what tricia and other have suggested, and i dont have any problem with signal or connection with my linksys router.... my problem thou is i want to access its configuration so that i could change some of my setting. When I type and execute 192.168.1.1 it is directing to my internet provider page and quoting numeric address is not allowed coz it is similar to auto response of some virus... could anyone post the exact address "after" you have executed 192.168.1.1, i know it would be like http:\\192.168.1.1\config.apx@$%^^$ whatsoever... i just need to try that if i could bypass my internet provider filtering.

George Sas Jan 5, 2011 4:38 PM

Aggie

That means you are going out DIRECTLY trough the Virizon router / modem and not your Linksys.
How does Verizon deliver the internet connection? Do you have a modem/router from them or just an ethernet cable in the house ?
Your Linksys router should stand between your computer and the Verizon line.
So the Verizon connection should be plugged into your WAN port of the Linksys router and then your machine connected to the Linksys.
What is the SSID wireless name that you are connected to ?

Aggie Jan 5, 2011 2:08 PM

Can't get to linksys website

When I type in the IP address, I get my verizon network page and I can't get to the Linksys set up to change my wireless from unsecured to secured. Otherwise it works fine. Thanks.

George Sas Jan 4, 2011 6:10 PM

Are you trying to access your router from your computer at home or from somewhere at work or something like that ?

Try to open a command prompt. Go to Start > Run and type "cmd" then hit Enter.
Then in the new window (will be a black one) try to type the following command followed by Enter : ipconfig
What it is the IP number of your Gateway ? (That is the IP address of your router and you should be able to access it from a web browser like Tricia explains)

John Jan 1, 2011 1:20 AM

block by Internet provider

192.168.1.1, router ip address, has been blocked by internet provider as they wont allow numeric address.. here is their comment...

sorry we cant process the request for the numeric web address you have entered since it look similar to automated request frm a compiter virus or spyware application. Please access the page by including the filename along the with the IP adress e.g. http//10.1.1.2/index.html

any idea??

Chris Bass Dec 20, 2010 11:33 PM

hooking up a wireless printer

I can't get my new printer to work as a wireless, any ideas?

Victoria Dec 12, 2010 3:29 PM

Cannot connect my Iphone to it!

Hello I don't know why but I cannot connect to my linksys router with my Iphone and it is not problem of the Iphone I checked already it most be when I set up my router!! Do you know how can I repair it? So that it accept my Iphone??? Thanks for you help.

Zack Nov 30, 2010 9:38 PM

Yes its always worked i have done this before and it worked fine i had recently need to access it again but forgot the IP which brought me here but this time when i tried it has not worked once

Tricia Goss Nov 27, 2010 11:50 PM

Zack

Has the router ever worked? Sounds as though it may be bad.

Zack Nov 27, 2010 8:08 PM

Still not working

I reset my Router and its still doing the same thing i even tried three different browsers just to make sure that wasn't the problem and they all did the same thing i have no idea what the problem is maybe its just my pc in general?

Tricia Goss Nov 26, 2010 7:21 PM

After checking your physical connections, turn off your PC and unplug the router and modem's power cords. Wait a few minutes, plug them back in and turn on the computer. If it still isn't working, try resetting. Hope that helps!

Zack Nov 25, 2010 7:59 PM

192.168.1.1 Not working

I have followed your instructions and i couldnt seem to get past the IP 192.168.1.1 i put into my browser and it didnt work i either get a search engine search for it or a page could not be displayed so i tried using the Defualt Gateway and it did the exact same thing. Anyway to get around this or should i just reset my router?

Seno Oct 12, 2010 6:46 AM

blocked

Hi,
i have tried with 192.168.1.1 & 192.168.100.1 still its m not able to get to the router. the web page is show as blocked for security reason.. can i know what will b the reason for that?
thanks
Terry....

Tricia Goss Oct 8, 2010 11:12 AM

Gustavo

Have you tried resetting the router? Unplug it, wait about 30 seconds and plug it back in, then try again.

Gustavo Oct 8, 2010 10:47 AM

I can see it, bu I cannot connect

I can see my router, but for some reason I cannot connect. What can I do? is my router going bad?

iyaaz hassan Sep 30, 2010 4:30 PM

hey

the default username and password is
username:admin
password:admin

best of luck....

kris Sep 9, 2010 7:32 PM

MTU-settings

How do I change the MTU-settings on a linksys router?
And how do I access the router?
Have tried all above but dosent work.

jngleb Sep 8, 2010 2:16 AM

fyi

if u are trying to access ur router, and 198.168.1.1 is not working, the guaranteed way to get the number is by going to:

start > run
type IPCONFIG into the box that pops up
hit OK

a bunch of txt with numbers will display.. ur router number (ip) is listed as DEFAULT GATEWAY... type that number into ur browser and it should work. i had to do this because my router ip was not the usual 198.168.1.1 or .109 as seen here

if you don't remember the router username and password, you'll have to ask whoever set it, or reset the router by inserting a paper clip into the reset hole usually found on the back of ur router.

VK Jun 29, 2010 5:48 AM

Upgrading router's driver

I have tried speaking with cisco, but they have aknowledged that the warranty is out of date.

This is just a theory anyhow, that my router has got problem, and doesnt seem to be possible to fix such problem.

Could there be any other options what possibly could have happened? i guess to buy new router would be cheaper than geting it fixed. Plus new routers are faster,

VK Jun 29, 2010 5:43 AM

Password

to access the router you must try connect to 192.168.1.1

if you get the login page, use these login details:
username: linksys
Password:admin

If it doesnt work, you should hold the reset buton of your router for 10 secs, it will reset your password to default.

There is another problem to which i dont have answer, is once you upgrade routers driver which should solve the lag problems, it might mess up your router.

still waitig for suggestions to that.

Tricia Goss Jun 28, 2010 2:34 PM

Re: VK

I suggest you contact Linksys tech support, as it sounds as though there is a problem with your router
(800) 326-7114

Best wishes!

VK Jun 28, 2010 2:03 PM

upgrading router's driver

i have upgraded linksys routers drivers from official its website, and wireless indication light doesnt work,
no wireless linksys netwrok can be found
Reset button doesnt work

1 pc and 4 laptops same problem
5 different types of windows
cannot access the router through 192.168.1.1
doesnt load the page

can only connect with 1 pc
can only access modem as i believe through default gateway 192.168.100.1

Ben Apr 2, 2010 12:28 AM

Ben

I got to the FTP dialog and tried the defaults, because I just got a new laptop, So i reset the router and now has no password set, So i tried the possible defaults suggested, I called tech support and they said that since the warrenty on the router is expired that they will charge me 30 bucks to try and help me. So Im trying to do it myself.

Marty Mar 21, 2010 8:34 PM

192.168.1.1 error

The connection has timed out

The server at 192.168.1.1 is taking too long to respond.

* The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
moments.

* If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
connection.

* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

That is what i am getting on my page i cannot access it.. i am trying to set up my xbox live account but it wont allow me to access it help me please get this thanks

Beth Jan 21, 2010 8:14 AM

Router Password

It turns out you can hit a reset button on the router and put on a new password or no password at all.

pralaya Jan 20, 2010 1:27 PM

don't know the router password

please give me steps to find the router's password if it;s password has been changed....how to get....

Kaleb Rabe Dec 30, 2009 1:47 PM

Im Not sure what the OS is, but the Browser is Internet Explorer. I'll Try it with Safari now, maybe that'll work.

MATTHEW Dec 30, 2009 9:13 AM

i can't get the settings page at all. it just says page not found.HELP!!!!

Tricia Goss Dec 29, 2009 9:25 PM

Cannot acess settings

What OS and browser are you using, Kaleb?

Kaleb Rabe Dec 29, 2009 8:19 PM

I follow your instructions up to where I put the password in. I select the user and put in the password, hit enter, and I get a page saying

"401 Unauthorized Authorization Required"

Any Ideas?

Beth Polebaum Dec 20, 2009 5:51 PM

lost password

What do you do if you've lost the password and you have another computer in the house that wants to use the system? How do you retrieve the password?

Configuring a Linksys Router Settings

Use Your Browser

User Name and Password

Set Up Passwords

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