How to Setup Linksys Wireless Router through Different Methods?

A router is a gateway of providing internet access to any device that is working with the help of the internet. There are hundreds of brands available in the market from which choosing the one can be tough. SO here we have researched on various brands and now in this blog, we are going to discuss Linksys router so that you can easily make a choice after knowing everything about the Linksys router login. 

Linksys is one of the well-known for offering a hassle-free browsing experience to the users. Are you ready to install your newly bought Linksys router? Here we bring a user manual guide for 192.168 1.1 linksys setup and 192.168 1.1 login to help you in the whole process. 

192.168 1.1 linksys setup

Several ways can be used for Linksys routers setting up processes which only consume a few minutes and little effort by you. Check out the following steps to get started with the process. 

Method 1- A Smart Setup Wizard

A Smart Setup Wizard is the easiest way to get connected with the Linksys router login. A Smartsetup is embedded with the router’s firmware, hence you can perform this process without using an internet connection. Follow the below instructions for Smart Setup Wizard. 

1. If your router is equipped with the external antennas, attach the antennas with the router first and connect it to power supply. Turn the power ON. 
2. Take an Ethernet cable to the internet port. 
3. Connect the router to the internet by using the default login credentials which are mentioned on the label of the router. 
4. Open your favorite web browser and type linksyssmartwifi.com in the web address bar. 
5. Tick on ‘Agree to the Terms andConditions’ and click ‘Next’. 
6. Visit ‘Updates of the router’ menu and click on the ‘Automatic update’ to update the software and drivers automatically whenever required. 
7. It is recommended to change the username and password, you can do so in the Advanced settings. 
8. Create a username and password of your choice and save the settings. 
9. Hence, you can easily set up the 192.168 1.1 login via a Smart Setup Wizard. 

Method 2- A Static IP Account Through Linksys Cloud Account

For setting up the router’s static IP address, you have to collect the given below information from your internet service provider. These are: 

• Internet IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway
• Domain Name Server (DNS)
• Listed down the above information and verify that your computer or connected device allows these settings to proceed with the other steps.
• Make a connection between the router and the modem via an Ethernet cable. 
• Try using an ethernet wire from your connected device to the port which is located at the back or bottom of the router. 
• Plug the router in the electrical socket and connect with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router. 
• Launch a web browser on the connected device and type 192.168 1.1 login and press ‘Enter’ to continue.  
• Use the login credentials that are user name and password and click on the ‘Login’ option. A prompt message flashes on the screen that displays ‘I understand that my network is currently open and not secure.  I would like to use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to configure my router’s security settings’. 
• Click in the checkbox.
• Visit ‘Router settings’ > ‘Connectivity’. 
• Go to the ‘Internet Settings’ > ‘Edit’ > ‘Type of Connection’. 
• Select ‘Static IP’ from the drop-down list and enter the required information as provided by the internet service provider. 
• Click on the ‘Apply button’ > ‘Apply Changes’ > ‘Ok’ 
• Reboot your router for and you are ready to work with your Linksys Cloud Account.

Method 3- A Bridge Mode Via Linksys Server Account

When you wish to connect two routers or set up an access point  to extend the network connectivity, you can easily establish a bridge mode to get the benefits of this feature. Here are the steps you can follow to build a bridge mode.

Connect your computer to ethernet ports at the back of the Linksys router.  Do not connect anything into the internet port for now.

• Switch onto your power adapter and into the Linksys router.
• Enter your router's IP address in the browser then press ‘Enter’.
• Enter the default User Name & Password  and click ‘Sign in’.
• Move to the ‘Connectivity’ > ‘ Internet Settings’ > ‘Edit’. 
• Select the ‘Bridge Mode’ from the drop down list of ‘Type of Internet Connection’. 
• In the next step, you have set the IP address. 
• Click on the ‘ Obtain IPv4 address automatically if you wish modem-router to facilitate the IP address to your Linksys router. 
• Click on ‘Specify IPv4 address if you want to choose a permanent IP address. 
• Click on the ‘ Apply’ button. 
• A warning screen prompt on the screen that wants to confirm your preferred choice. Click ‘Yes’. 
• Your router is set up to the setup mow. 
• Attach the modem- router to the internet port of Linksys router. 
• After your router identifies the internet network, it will provide you with the ‘Internet restored’ >’Yes’. 
• In the last step, you will be redirected to the login window where you can easily get access to the admin page by using the login credentials that you have used when you created a Linksys server account. If you have not created the account, then first create the account and proceed further. 

Method 4- Setting Up the Router Cable Internet services With Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

Cable internet service allows access to the wireless internet by using the infrastructure of cable tv networks. It requires you to follow a few simple simple steps that are mentioned-below. 

• Take an ethernet wire and connect it to the connected device like a computer or laptop with the router by using an appropriate internet port. 
• Plug in the power adapter and turn ON the power supply. 
• Get access to the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account by using the  specific username and password. 
• Click on the ‘Connectivity button’. 
• Go to the ‘Internet Settings’ menu. 
• Click in the ‘Type of Internet Connection’ which is already set to Automatic Configuration – DHCP.
• Tick the Enabled checkbox which is located close to the Mac address clone and click on the Clone my PC’s MAC.
• In the bottom right corner, there is an ‘Apply’ button. Click on the button.  
• A popup button flashing on the screen that display ‘Apply changes’ > ‘Ok’ 
• In the last step, connect the modem to the internet port of Linksys router. 
• It is recommended here to have a strong and active internet connection before you proceed with the above process.

These are some common methods used for setting up the Linksys router in different ways. By following a few instructions, the users are ready to enjoy an amazing internet network range and connect multiple devices in your home or office. For more information, visit our website or get in touch with us via call or the live chat window.  Our technical executives are round the clock available to solve your problems online within the least possible time.