How to access the web interface of a Linksys Managed Switch for Business

The Linksys Managed Switches for Business feature gigabit speed ports, a web interface for easy configuration and management for networking devices to be located anywhere without the need for alternating current (AC) outlets.

Before you begin:

The switch is a DHCP client by default. When no DHCP server is detected, the switch will default to an IP address of 192.168.1.251 (where the default password is admin).
If your switch is connected to a network with a DHCP server, you will need to determine the IP address of the switch from the router’s list of DHCP clients.

NOTES:

Images may differ depending on the model number of your switch.
If you enter the wrong password five times, you will need to wait 300 seconds to log in again.

To access the web interface of the switch, follow the steps on each of the scenarios below:

When no DHCP server is detected
When the switch has obtained an IP address from your DHCP server

When no DHCP server is detected

1. Connect one end of an ethernet cable into one of the ports of the switch. Connect the other end into your computer.

2. Power ON your switch.

3. On your computer, assign a temporary IP address of 192.168.1.x.

4. Launch a browser, enter “192.168.1.251” in the Address bar, and hit [ENTER].

5. Enter admin as the default user name and password. If you’ve changed your admin password, use that instead. Click SIGN IN once done.

If your switch is on its default settings, you will be prompted to change your password. Simply enter the user name “admin”, enter a password, confirm it, and click SIGN IN.

You have now successfully accessed your switch’s web interface.

When the switch has obtained an IP address from your DHCP server

Once you have determined the IP address of the switch, follow the steps below:

1. Connect one end of an ethernet cable into one of the ports of the switch. Connect the other end into your computer.

2. Power ON your switch.

3. Launch a browser, enter the IP address of the switch in the Address bar, and hit [ENTER].

4. Enter admin as the default user name and password. If you’ve changed your admin password, use that instead. Click SIGN IN once done.

If your switch is on its default settings, you will be prompted to change your password. Simply enter the user name “admin”, enter a password, confirm it, and click SIGN IN.

You have now successfully accessed your switch’s web interface.

NOTE: By default, the web interface session timeout is set to 5 minutes. To change this, click here.