You can log in to the Linksys app dashboard or the web interface to access the settings of your router or node. Both methods will allow you to enter your router password. Follow the steps explained below to learn how.
Using the router password
Some steps may vary slightly depending on the operating system of your device.
1. Tap Manage Your Wi-Fi (iOS) or Log in (Android).
2. Tap on Router Password, enter the password, and then tap Log in.
If you have forgotten your password, tap on Reset password to enter the router's recovery key.
Create a new password, and then tap Submit. The password is case-sensitive.
If you have never customized your router’s password after setting it up, you will be requested to do so. Tap Start when prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
3. Once logged in, you will be redirected to the dashboard. To see your options, tap the menu icon in the top left-hand side of the dashboard. The features vary by model.
Using the web interface
1. Enter “myrouter.local” or "192.168.1.1" in the Address bar of your browser and hit [ENTER].
If you reach a page that shows this message, click Continue or follow the steps in this article to bypass the browser error message.
2. Click on the mobile image.
3. Enter your Router Password and then click Sign In.
If you have forgotten the password or if you haven’t customized the password after setting up the router, you will be prompted to reset the password first. To do this, click on Reset password, enter the recovery key, and then click Submit. Then, enter a new router password and hint (optional) and click Reset. The password is case-sensitive.
4. Once logged in, you’ll land on the dashboard. Your menu options are listed on the left side.
You can reset your router password to log in to the Linksys app or the web interface without an internet connection by following the steps below.
Using the Linksys app
2. Tap on Router Password, and then tap Reset password.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to reset the password. You will be required to enter the recovery key.
Create a new password, and then tap Submit. The password is case-sensitive.
If you have never customized your router’s password after setting it up, you will be prompted to do so, and you will see a Start button. Tap on Start, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.
If you reach a page that shows this message, click Continue or follow the steps in this article to bypass the browser error message.
2. Click on the mobile image.
3. Click on the click here link for local access login, then click on Reset password.
4. Enter the recovery key printed on the router's product label, then click Submit.
5. Enter a new router password and hint (optional), then click Reset. The password is case-sensitive.
Your router's admin password should now be successfully reset.
