Linksys router login and default password

To log in to a Linksys router, open a web browser and go to LinksysSmartWiFi.com or 192.168.1.1; Linksys app while connected to the router. Sign in with username admin or blank and the password (Legacy: admin (some blank/admin). Modern: set during app/web setup). Always change the default to a strong password of your own.

How to log in to your router in four steps: connect, type the IP address, enter admin details, change settings.
The four steps to log in to any UK router.

Linksys login address by model

Type the address for your model into your browser while connected to the router. Firmware is shown only where Linksys publishes an exact version openly, otherwise it is auto-updated or checked per device. See the full detail in our UK router directory.

ModelLogin addressWi-FiLatest firmwareConfidence
Atlas Pro 6192.168.1.1WiFi 6Gated behind device lookupHigh
Velop MX4200192.168.1.1WiFi 6Gated behind device lookupHigh
Velop MX5300192.168.1.1WiFi 6Gated behind device lookupHigh
Velop Pro 6E192.168.1.1WiFi 6EGated behind device lookupHigh
Velop Pro 7192.168.1.1WiFi 7Gated behind device lookupHigh
WRT1900ACS192.168.1.1WiFi 5Gated behind device lookupHigh
WRT3200ACM192.168.1.1WiFi 5Gated behind device lookupHigh

Default Linksys username and password

Admin address: LinksysSmartWiFi.com or 192.168.1.1; Linksys app. Username: admin or blank. Password: Legacy: admin (some blank/admin). Modern: set during app/web setup. You will usually find the details label on base; linksys app.

Change on setup Under the UK PSTI Act, in force since 29 April 2024, universal default passwords are banned on new kit sold in the UK, so newer models ship with a unique password on the label.

How to factory reset a Linksys router

  1. Locate the recessed Reset button on the back or base.
  2. With the router on, hold it with a paperclip for about 10 seconds.
  3. Release when the lights change, then let the router restart.
  4. Set up your Wi-Fi name and a new strong password again.

A reset restores factory defaults and erases custom settings.

Frequently asked questions

How do I log in to a Linksys router?

Open a web browser and go to LinksysSmartWiFi.com or 192.168.1.1; Linksys app while connected to the router. Username: admin or blank. Password: Legacy: admin (some blank/admin). Modern: set during app/web setup

What is the default IP address for a Linksys router?

Common default gateway addresses for Linksys routers are 192.168.1.1. If one does not open, check the label on the base of the router for the exact address.

How do I reset a Linksys router?

Use a paperclip to press and hold the recessed Reset button for about 10 seconds until the router restarts. This restores factory defaults and erases any custom settings, so you will need to set up your Wi-Fi name and password again.

What do I do if the default Linksys password does not work?

Someone may have changed it, or your unit ships with a unique password printed on its label. Check the base sticker first, and if you are still locked out, factory reset the router to restore the label credentials.