Linksys Router Default IP: What You Need to Know

Devices in the digital world communicate through IP addresses. Every networking device has its own IP. With that being said, a Linksys router also has an IP address. The default Linksys router IP address is 192.168.1.1. Using this IP, one can change the default Linksys router login password, update the firmware, change the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz settings, and do much more. In this blog, we will shed light on the steps to use the default IP of the router along with some related information.

How to Use Linksys Router Default IP?

The steps to use the Linksys router default IP are mentioned below. Before you start following them, it is recommended that you ensure that you have access to a working internet connection. Once ensured:

• Switch on your PC.
• Connect your PC to the Linksys router WiFi network.
• If your router is working on the default network name, you can verify it with the help of the label at the router’s bottom panel.
• Load an internet browser like Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.
• Move to the address bar.
• Type the Linksys router default IP i.e. 192.168.1.1.
• Press the Enter key.
• The login page of the Linksys router will appear.
• Input the admin password and click Sign In.

This is how you can access the Linksys router’s IP address. Although it is not very difficult to use the IP address this way, there are still chances that you face issues while doing so. Keeping this in mind, we have penned down the next section that will help you address the issue.

Solutions: Linksys Router Default IP Not Working

Plenty of reasons might stop you from accessing the Linksys router default IP. Irrespective of the reason, the following tips will provide you with easy access to the router’s IP address:

1. Do Not Commit Typing Errors

Many users in a hurry enter the wrong IP address to access the admin page of the Linksys WiFi router. Perhaps, you have done the same mistake. Therefore, correct the mistake by using the correct IP address. Above all, avoid typing the IP address into the search box of the web browser.

2. Avoid Connecting to Wrong Network

There is a possibility that the Linksys IP is not working for you because you have not connected your computer to the Linksys router network. Know that you cannot access the default IP of the router through a random WiFi network. The same point applies to the myrouter.local URL.

3. Update the Web Browser

Sometimes, it is an outdated web browser due to which users cannot access the router’s default IP address. Therefore, it is recommended that you make the way to the Settings section of the web browser and check whether the browser needs to be updated. If yes, then do not wait to update it.

4. Restart the Router

Technical glitches can affect the performance of the router at a great extent. The IP address might not be working due to them. Thus, you should restart the Linksys router to fix them. It is just a 10-15 minutes process that involves powering down off the router, unplugging it, giving it some rest, waiting for some time, reconnecting the router to the wall socket, and powering it up.

After taking the help of the steps given above, you will be able to access the Linksys router’s default IP address. It is expected that you have succeeded this time. Therefore, we are heading towards the section that will help you understand how to change a few settings of the router after accessing the login IP.

How to Change Settings via Linksys Router Default IP?

As mentioned at the beginning of the post, you can do a plenty of things after accessing the default IP address of the router. Let us start by changing the default login password.

1. Changing Linksys Router Password

• Go to the login page of your Linksys router via the default IP address.
• Input “admin” into the Password field if prompted.
• Sign In to your router.
• Click Configuration > Administration > Password.
• Input the new router password into the Router Password field.
• Re-enter the password into the confirmation field.
• Save the changes.

2. Updating the Router’s Firmware

• Using the correct login steps, access the web GUI of your Linksys router.
• Click Connectivity under Router Settings.
• Look for the Router Firmware Update section.
• Click Choose File if you have downloaded the firmware file for the router and upload it.
• Otherwise, click Check for Updates.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Verdict

Accessing the Linksys router default IP is important as it allows you to manage and monitor the entire home network. We have mentioned the correct steps to access and use the router’s default IP in this blog. Not only this, but we also highlighted the hacks that will help you fix the IP’s not working state. It is now expected that you will be able to make the most of your home network after making correct changes to its settings.