Linksys is a well-known router vendor for computer networking. Linksys routers is a also user friendly that come with a step-by-step Setup Wizard which makes setup and configuration easy to understand. Check our guides below!
How To Setup and Configure Linksys Router:
- Make sure you have all the things you’ll need: Linksys wireless router, DSL or cable Internet connection, and Ethernet cables.
- Purchase right Linksys router based on your need.
- Attach the antennas to the Linksys wireless router.
- Place the router in a central location that the distance between clients is somewhat equal. Also making sure it's not surrounded by metal.
- Plug the Ethernet cable into the "Internet" port on the back of the Linksys router.
- Then, connect a computer to the router by plugging another Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your computer.
- Plug the router into an electrical outlet.
- Wait for the power light to stop flashing (booting up).
- Reboot your computer.
- It’s time to configure the router. When your computer power on again, now you can access a new IP address from the router through the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
- Then, open your web browser, type "http://192.168.1.1/ " into the address bar and hit "Enter."
- Use "Admin" as the username in the pop-up box and leave the password blank.
- Connect to the Internet and click on "Internet Setup."
- After that, choose "DHCP" for cable modems or "PPPoE" for most DSL modems connection.
- Set a service set identifier (SSID) to identify the router and change the password.
- Encrypt your wireless connection using a Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) key.
- Enter a passphrase and click "Generate” under the "Wireless Security" option.
Now, the setup and configure process of Linksys router has completed.
