How Can I Setup My Linksys Router Manually?

Linksys WiFi router device is one of the best in its features. There are so many settings and features, which you will find in the interface of the device. But to reach the interface of the router, you should set the router manually and create Linksys account. Here, you will get to learn step by step guide about how to setup Linksys router manually in minutes.

Step 1: Unbox & Do Basic Setup

First things first, take your Linksys router out of the box. Inside, you'll find:

The router

Power adapter

Ethernet cable

Quick start guide

Now, plug the router into a power socket and switch it on. Wait for the power light to become stable. This is your sign that it’s ready to be tamed.

Step 2: Connect It to Your Modem

This is where most people go wrong, so listen carefully. Your internet service provider (ISP) has probably given you a modem or an ONT (for fiber users).

• Take the Ethernet cable and connect:
• One end to the modem (LAN port)
• The other end to the Internet/WAN port on your Linksys router (usually marked in yellow or blue)
• Let’s move to the next step.

Step 3: Connect to the Router

Now, you have two options:

Option A: Use another Ethernet cable to connect your PC/laptop directly to the router (for the most stable setup).

Option B: Connect wirelessly using the default Wi-Fi network printed on the sticker below your Linksys router.

Choose whatever suits you, but a wired connection is always better during setup.

Step 4: Login to Linksys Router Setup Page

• Open a browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, whatever you prefer) and type the following into the address bar: 192.168.1.1. Hit Enter.
• You should now see the Linksys login page. If it asks for a username and password, the default is usually:
• Username: admin
• Password: admin (or leave it blank if that doesn’t work)

Note: If someone else has used the router before, you might need to reset it using the small button at the back (press and hold for 10 seconds).

Step 5: Choose Manual Setup

Linksys will try to make you use their Smart Setup wizard, but since we are going manual, just click on “Manual Configuration” or “Skip Setup” link.

Step 6: Configure Internet Connection Settings

• This part depends on your ISP. If you’re not sure what settings to use, call your ISP and ask, “Bhaiya, what are the internet settings for a third-party router?”
• Click Apply to save the changes.
• Wait a few seconds. If everything’s fine, the internet LED on your Linksys router will turn solid. your router is now connected to the internet.

Step 7: Set Up Your Wi-Fi Network

Head over to the Wireless Settings section.

1. Change the Wi-Fi Name (SSID)

2. Choose a strong Wi-Fi password

3. Set the Security Mode to WPA2-Personal

4. Save and apply changes

You can also set different names and passwords for 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, if your router supports dual-band.

Step 8: Check Internet Access

Now disconnect the Ethernet cable and connect to your new Wi-Fi network using your phone or laptop. Open YouTube or Instagram if it loads, you’re golden!

Still no internet? Here’s what to check:

• Double-check your ISP login (for PPPoE users)
• Make sure your modem is working
• Try restarting both modem and router

Change Admin Password

To prevent your neighbor’s kid from logging in and messing things up, login to Linksys router, go to Administration > Management, and change the router’s admin password.

Wrap Up

In this article post, we have provided simple to apply instructions to set up a Linksys WiFi router manually with the help of the Linksyssmartwifi.com. Then at the end we have explained how to change the admin password of the interface. Hope, you have successfully completed the manual setup easily.