The default value for all Linksys routers is "admin" without quotes. This is may be good thing because if you forgot your router's password, you can reset it and use the default password to access your Linksys router's web-based setup interface. However, this could a bad thing because unwanted users can access your Linksys router and change its configuration using the default password if you did not change it. Therefore, it is recommended to change the default value for your Linksys router's password.
In the upcoming paragraph of the current article, you will learn how to change the admin password of your Linksys router.
The default username field is left blank and the password of your router is "admin" without quotes. It is highly recommended that you change the admin password of your Linksys router to protect your wireless and wired networks and block unauthorized access.
Here are the steps you need to follow in order to change your Linksys router's admin password.
Step 1: Open your Linksys router's web-based set up interface using your favorite Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox. In the Address bar of the web browser, type your Linksys router's IP address, and then press on Enter. A login dialog box will appear prompting you to type your Linksys router's username and password. Keep in mind that the default IP Address of Linksys routers is 192.168.1.1.
Step 2: Click the Administration tab, and then type the new password for your Linksys router in both the Router Password and Re-enter to confirm fields.
Step 3: Click on the Save Settings button.
Finally, take into account that you can restore your Linksys router's default password by pressing and holding the Reset button at the back of your Linksys router for a period of 15 seconds. Additionally, resetting the Linksys router will restore the router's settings to their default values.