Reset Router
- Power on the router.
- Locate reset hole (It is usually appears back of the router, beside the power on/off switch).
- Push a pin or paper clip into the reset hole and hold it for 10 seconds (all LED lights will be flashed).
- Release the pin or paper clip from the hole.
- Wait for 2 to 3 minutes to complete the reset process. Once it is completed the router LED lights goes to steady mode.
Login
Step 1: Open your browser (Firefox / Chrome/Internet Explorer / Safari)
Step 2: Type Linksys default IP address “192.168.1.1”
Step 3: It prompts to type username and password.
Username: admin
Password: admin
Step 4: Click “OK”
WiFi Settings
Step 5: Click “Wireless tab”
Step 6: It brings to Configuration view – >Basic Wireless Settings. Change the following configurations.
Select “Manual”
Network mode: Mixed
Network name (SSID): <type your preferred name>
(It appears when you are connect to Wireless from your mobile)
SSID broadcast: Enabled
Step 7: Click “Save Settings”
Step 8: It displays message as “Your settings have been successfully changed”.
Step 9: Click “Continue”
Set Wireless Connection Password
Step 10: Click “Wireless Security” tab.
Step 11: Select Security mode as “WPA2 Personal”
Step 12: Type wireless connection password. (Keep the password mixed with alphanumeric)
Step 13: Click “Save settings”
Step 14: It display message as “Your settings have been successfully changed”. Click “Continue”.
Set Linksys Router Password
Step 15: Click “Administration” tab and it brings to “Management” tab.
Step 16: Type your router password in “Router Password” and “Re-Enter to Confirm” boxes.
Step 17” Click “Save Settings”
Note: Write down and keep your router password and wireless connection password in safe place.