Linksys Router Login

Updated

Linksys has used 192.168.1.1 since the WRT54G era. Newer Smart Wi-Fi and Velop systems only ask for a password, which is printed on the bottom label.

Contents
  1. How to log in to a Linksys router
  2. Linksys default username and password
  3. Linksys default IP addresses
  4. Change your Wi-Fi name and password
  5. How to reset a Linksys router
  6. 192.168.1.1 not opening? Fixes that work
  7. Frequently asked questions
  8. Other router brands

How to log in to a Linksys router

  1. Connect to the Linksys Wi-Fi network or plug in a LAN cable.
  2. Open a browser and go to myrouter.local or 192.168.1.1.
  3. Enter the username and password from the table below or from the router label.
  4. Use the menu to change Wi-Fi settings, see connected devices or update firmware.

Prefer your phone? The Linksys app does the same job and is often easier.

Linksys default username and password

Router / ISPLogin addressUsernamePassword
Smart Wi-Fi / Velopmyrouter.local—Printed on the label (or admin)
WRT and E-series (older)192.168.1.1admin (or blank)admin

If the default login is rejected, the password was changed. The only way back in without it is a factory reset.

Linksys default IP addresses

Change your Wi-Fi name and password

  1. Log in at myrouter.local with the admin username and password.
  2. Open the Wireless (or WLAN / Wi-Fi) section.
  3. Change the SSID to set a new network name.
  4. Set security to WPA2-PSK or WPA3 and type a new password of at least 12 characters in the “Password”, “Pre-Shared Key” or “WPA Passphrase” box.
  5. Save or apply. Your devices will disconnect — reconnect them with the new password.

Need ideas for a strong password? See how to create a strong password.

How to reset a Linksys router

Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds; the power light flashes while it restores defaults. The router restarts with the factory Wi-Fi name, password and admin login from the label. You will need to set up your internet connection again, so keep your ISP username and password handy.

More detail: how to reset your router.

192.168.1.1 not opening? Fixes that work

  • Connect to the router first. Use its Wi-Fi or a LAN cable — mobile data will never reach 192.168.1.1.
  • Type it in the address bar, not the search box, and include http:// — http://192.168.1.1. Many routers have no HTTPS page.
  • Check for typos: only numbers and dots. The letter “l” or “o” in place of 1 or 0 will not work.
  • Your router may use a different address. Check the default gateway (see above) or the label.
  • Turn off VPN, proxy or “Private Relay”. They send traffic outside your home network.
  • Try another browser or a private window, and clear the cache.
  • Restart the router: unplug it for 30 seconds, then wait two minutes after plugging it back in.
  • Still stuck? A factory reset restores the default address and password.

Frequently asked questions

What is the default IP for Linksys routers?

Linksys routers use 192.168.1.1 — or type myrouter.local in your browser.

What is the default Linksys router password?

Newer models often use a unique password printed on the label.

How do I reset my Linksys router?

Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds; the power light flashes while it restores defaults.

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