How to Reset a Linksys Administrator Password

Changing the password on your Linksys router will add security to your network.

Linksys wireless routers use a wireless equivalent privacy (WEP) password to protect home and business networks. Wireless security is important to consider when setting up your network. If your wireless network password is compromised, you could be held liable for the activity that occurs on your network. This might include illegal downloading of music or other offenses. Changing your WEP password is a good way to protect your network from intruders.

Things You'll Need

• Linksys router
• Internet access
• Computer

Instructions

1. Double-click on your Internet browser to launch a window. Click on the URL box at the top of the browser and type 192.168.1.1 into the bar. Press the "ENTER" key on your computer and wait for a small box to pop up.

2. Do not type anything into the "USER NAME" field of the box that pops up. Type your WEP password into the "PASSWORD" field and click on the "OK" button to log in to your router.

3. Go to the left side of the window and click on the "ADMINISTRATION" tab under the "CONFIGURATION" screen. Click on the boxes labeled "ROUTER PASSWORD" and "RE-ENTER TO CONFIRM."

4. Delete the password from the boxes and type your new password into the fields. Click on the "SAVE" button on the bottom of the screen to save your new password to your network.

References

• Linksys: Change the Linksys Router's Password