Linksys Router Login: myrouter.local & 192.168.1.1
Log in to a Linksys router at myrouter.local or 192.168.1.1. Default username and password by model, Velop, the Linksys app, reset and fixes.
I have been locked out of my Linksys login page, and the cause is often small. People type the wrong address, or they try a password that was never set.
myrouter.local is the page that opens your Linksys router settings. When it will not open, the fix is often small. This guide walks you through opening it and signing in. That browser page is the local access route: no Linksys account needed, and linksyssmartwifi.com opens the same page.
Open myrouter.local in your browser and sign in with the username and password on your router label.
The fastest way in: tap the login button in the box at the top of this page, then sign in with the details on your router label.
How to log in to your Linksys router
In my experience, this is the part that trips most people up.
- Connect your phone or computer to the Linksys WiFi network, or plug in a network cable.
- Open a browser and go to http://myrouter.local or http://192.168.1.1.
- Enter the admin username and password. The defaults are below and on the router label.
- Change the default admin password from the administration or system menu.
Linksys default IP address, username and password
I have seen this done wrong more than once, so I keep it simple here.
| Model or type | Login address | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linksys Smart Wi-Fi routers (EA series) | myrouter.local / 192.168.1.1 | (not needed) | Set during setup or on label |
| Older Linksys routers (WRT, E series) | 192.168.1.1 | admin or blank | admin |
| Linksys Velop mesh | myrouter.local / 192.168.1.1 | (not needed) | Set during setup |
| Linksys range extenders | extender.linksys.com | (not needed) | admin or set during setup |
Defaults differ by model and firmware. If these do not work, check the label on your router or reset it.
Log in with the Linksys app app
I check this before I change anything else.
The Linksys app sets up and manages Velop and most Smart Wi-Fi routers. You can change the WiFi name and password, pause devices and check speed from your phone.
Linksys router login not working?
I treat this as a quick check, not a deep setting.
1. Check your connection
Your device must be connected to the router’s WiFi or plugged in with a cable. Turn off mobile data on phones, because the router page cannot be reached over a cellular connection.
2. Type the address correctly
Type http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar, not the search box. Use only numbers and dots. Do not add www or .com. Our IP Address Checker fixes common typos.
3. Confirm the router IP
Your router may use a different address. Use the Router IP Finder to read the exact Default Gateway from your device.
4. Try another browser or a private window
Clear the browser cache or open a private window. Some browsers force HTTPS, so type http:// at the start.
5. Restart the router
Unplug the router for 30 seconds, plug it back in, wait two minutes and try again.
6. Turn off VPN or proxy apps
A VPN sends your traffic to another network, so your local router cannot be reached until you disconnect it.
How to change your Linksys WiFi name and password
I would rather confirm it now than fix it later.
- Log in at http://myrouter.local with the admin username and password.
- Open Wireless, WiFi or WLAN settings. On dual-band routers, edit both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks.
- Change the SSID to set a new WiFi name.
- Choose WPA2-PSK (AES) or WPA3 security and enter a new password. Our WiFi Password Generator creates a strong one.
- Click Save or Apply, then reconnect your devices with the new password.
How to reset a Linksys router
I always start with the router page for this.
With the router on, press and hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds until the lights flash, then release it. Velop nodes reset the same way. Log in again at myrouter.local or set it up in the Linksys app.
Note: a factory reset erases your WiFi name, password and other settings. Keep any internet provider login details ready before you reset.
