In the Instant-Admin tile of the LinksysNOW web interface, you can do the following:

 

• Change the router password
• Add or change the router password hint
• Change time zone settings
• View the current firmware version 
• Perform manual firmware updates
• Set transmit region settings for -AH models

Supported models:

 

• SPNM60
• SPNM62
• LN1600 series

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How to access Instant-Admin
Changing the router password
How to do a manual firmware update
 

How to access Instant-Admin

 

1. Log in to the router's web interface.

 

2. Click on Menu.

 

3. Click on Instant-Admin.

 

 

 

 

The "-AH" models have a Transmit Region setting. Make sure it is configured to the region where you will be using the router.

 

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Changing the router password

 

1. Log in to the router’s web interface.

 

2. Click on Menu > Instant-Admin.

 

3. Click on the  icon next to Router Password.

 

4. Create a new password and hint phrase. The password is case-sensitive. Click Save.

 

 

5. Make sure to save your new password.

 

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How to do a manual firmware update

 

By default, Automatic Firmware updates are enabled to receive the latest firmware overnight.

 

 

 

Manual firmware updates are supported on all retail routers except for "- AH" models. If you own a Linksys model such as the Linksys LN1600-AH, make sure that Automatic Firmware Updates are enabled to receive the latest updates overnight. Contact Linksys Support if a manual update is required.

1. Click Manual update.

2. Click Choose file and select the firmware file that you downloaded.

 

3. Click Start.



4. Wait while the firmware is installed. The router will then restart, and the link light on the parent router will begin blinking. You will temporarily lose connectivity until the router finishes restarting.

 

 

5. Once the light turns solid white and your WiFi name is visible, you can reconnect to the network.