Linksys Router - How do I login to the web interface?

The Linksys Web Interface (browser-based) lets you change settings similar to the Linksys app but offers more advanced options, such as splitting the Wi-Fi frequencies and setting up port forwarding.

To login, simply follow the steps in our handy step-by-step guide below.

  1. Launch a web browser on desktop/laptop and enter 192.168.1.1 in the Address bar.

  1. Select the "Continue to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi" link or click on the 2 mobile phones on the left.

  1. If this is your first time logging into Linksys, please press reset password, otherwise enter your admin password in the “Router Password” field. .

  1. It will then prompt you to enter a recovery key. This is located on the base of the Linksys router.

  1. Once you have entered the recovery key, it will ask you to create a new admin password.

Password requirements:

  • At least 10 characters
  • Upper and lowercase letters
  • At least 1 number
  • At least 1 special character
  • Cannot have the same character twice in a row

  1. Once logged in, you will be able to see the dashboard. Your menu options are listed on the left side.