Reset is done by putting a paperclip in the hole on the underside labeled "reset" and hold for 30 seconds. You might have to reset the router before you configure it, but be careful about doing this because this will wipe any configuration. These instructions will assume that the router is set up to factory defaults. Turn wifi off on your computer, at least while we are configuring. Refer to the diagram at the top of this page.ĭo not try to connect via wifi. Make sure you have the ethernet cable in the right port and have a good connection to the computer. This step is only if you are having trouble connecting. If it asks you for a password try "admin" and no password, or "admin" and password = "admin". The router will ask you to confirm that you really want to configure by hand. Instead, select "Continue with an open and unsecured network" so we can configure by hand. You should see something like the picture below. (Just type the numbers into the address bar in Safari, Chrome, Firefox or Explorer.) Now, open up your browser to the ip address 192.168.1.1 The lights will not tell you if you are online, you can either look at the interface or just try and get online. ![]() If one of the lights is dark, then you have a loose or bad ethernet cable. The router has lights that show if something is connected to the various ports.Ī green light is good. If you mix up the ports, configuration will not work. There is only one yellow port, and that is the one for the modem.Ĭonnect your laptop to one of the four blue ethernet ports on the router. The color of the cables doesn't matter, but make sure you are plugged into the right port. You need one ethernet cable from the yellow port in the back of the router, to your modem. The following instructions will show you how to set up either type of connection. You will need to know the connection type (dhcp or pppoe) and username and password (for pppoe). No amount of router configuration will get your line going if the DSL light is blinking or black. If you don't have a good dsl signal, that problem has to be solved before you worry about setting up the router. ![]() This means, make sure you have a good solid DSL light on the modem. ![]() Make sure your modem is up and working before you worry about the router. The Linksys Router does not have a modem built it. The e1200 router described below is typical of this type of router. The actual setup is about the same as older Linksys units. When Cisco purchased the Linksys they made some modifications to the setup software used by Linksys - primarily a bunch of warning screens when you try to go into manual configuration. Linksys/Cisco e1200 Router Setup for Brand X Internet
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