What is Linksys default Password?

See the list of Default Linksys password for all the models of Linksys routers. Linksys default password is same for almost all the models. The question is which password are you looking for.

If you are trying to connect to the existing network and it is asking you to enter network password, then it is wireless network key and NOT Linksys router password.

So make sure that you are really looking for Linksys router password and not wireless network key.

There are different types of passwords in the network. Linksys router password is used to open the settings page and make changes to the network or router settings. Wireless network password is required to connect to Wi-Fi Network.

In this article you will find detailed information about:

Linksys is one of the most used brands for broadband routers. This company manufactures a huge series of broadband routers according to the needs of every customer. “admin” is the mostly used Linksys default Password.

All models have a built-in web based setup page which can be used to change settings or change the Linksys router password. Before accessing the setup page, make sure that it is powered ON. Connect your computer to one of the Ethernet Ports from 1 to 4.

Find your device model number.

On the flip side of your router, you will see the model number. Note down the model number.

Below is the list of Linksys router models and their default user name and  password. Look for your model and try the Linksys router default password to access the setup page.

Types of Linksys Router passwords:

Do not get confused with the wireless network password and Linksys router password. Both are different passwords.

If you are trying to connect to the wireless network and it is secured, then it will ask you for the wireless network key. It is a key or passphrase to connect to the Wifi. It is completely different and NOT router password.

Depending on your device there are different passwords used.

  1. Linksys router password
  2. Wireless network Key
  3. Guest Access Key

Linksys router password is used to open the setup page and change the network settings, if required. This is used when you want to make any changes to the network settings and usually not used regularly.

Wireless network key is the Wifi network key and you will need it when you try to connect to the wireless network. If your device is already connected to the Wifi network, then it will not ask you for this key and it will connect automatically. When you try to connect a new wireless device to the network, then you will need this wireless network key.

Guest Network access key – Some advanced Linksys routers create a separate wireless network for guest users. You can allow guest to connect to this separate guest network and not allow then to enter in to your main network.

List of Linksys default password with model number.

Model

User name

Password

BEFCMUH4, BEFN2PS4, BEFSR11, BEFSR41, BEFSR41W, BEFSR81, BEFSRU31, BEFSX41, BEFVP41, BEFW11S4, CG7500,

[none]

admin

BEFDSR41W, E1200, E2000, E2100L, E3000, E3200, E4200, E8400, EA2700, EA3500, EA4500, EA6100, EA6200, EA6400, EA6500, EA6900, EA7300, EA7500, EA8500, EA9200

admin

admin

E1000, E1500, E1550, E1700, E2500, E4200, E800, E8350, E900, EA2750, EA5800, EA6350, EA8300, EA9300, EA9500

[none]

admin

WAG120N, WAG160N, WAG310G, WAG320N, WAG354G, WAG54G, WAG54GP2, WAG54GS, WRTP54G

admin

admin

WRK54G, WRT100, WRT110, WRT120N, WRT150N, WRT160N, WRT160NL, WRT300N, WRT310N, WRT320N, WRT330N, WRT350N, WRT400N, WRT54G, WRT54G2, WRT54GC, WRT54GH, WRT54GL, WRT54GP2, WRT54GR, WRT54GS, WRT54GX, WRT54GX2, WRT54GX4, WRT55AG, WRT600N, WRT610N, WTR54GS

[none]

admin

 

How to change Linksys Default password?

You can  change this default router password to your liking. And also you can reset it to the factory default, in case you forgot your changed password.

Open the setup page. Go to Administration tab. On this page, you will see the option to change the Linksys router password. Change it. Confirm it. Click on Save settings. Now it will ask you to re-login with the new password.

Note down the new password or simply write it on the flip side of the router.

Linksys default password

Linksys router default password:

The Default password for most of the Linksys routers is admin, leave the user name blank.

Model:  WRT54G, WRT54GS, WRT54GX, WRT54GX2, WRT54GX4, BEFW11S4, BEFSR41, BEFSR81, WRT110, WRT120N, WRT160N, WRT320N, WRT300N, WRT150N,WRT54G2, WRT54GS2

User Name = (Leave it blank)

Password = admin

Router supplied by COMCAST, Model WCG200 :

User name: Comcast

Password: 1234

Where to find Linksys router password on Cisco connect.

The default password for E series routers is also admin, provided you install the router without Cisco connect software.

How to change Linksys default password

Model: E1000, E1200, E2500, E2000, E3000, E3200, E4200, E1500.

If you run Cisco connect software to install E series router, then your wireless network key will also be the password to access router setup page.

In this case you can open the Cisco connect software from your main computer and check the Router settings.

You will find option of Advanced settings. If you click on this option, it will open the settings page directly. If you change the router password through web page, Cisco Connect will stop working.

What to do if Linksys default password is not working?

Note:  If the default password is not working then you can try some different password that you think could be the password you used while installing your device for the first time.

Reset the Linksys router password

If nothing is working then you will need to Reset the Linksys router and reconfigure it from the scratch. Remember if you press the reset button, you will lose all the settings of the network and it will come back to factory default settings.

Once you reset the device, it will lose all the settings and will come back to factory defaults. In that case, you will need to reconfigure it from the scratch.

Reconfiguration of the Linksys router.

For the re-configuration of the device, you do not need installation CD or program. You can simply open the setup page and change the settings manually.

22 thoughts on “Default Linksys Router Password”

  1. I messed up with the router password and wireless network password. My friend wanted to connect to wifi and i forgot the network key. to find the key, i tried to login to router settings and i forgot the router password too. the default password did not work. so pushed the reset button on the router and DANG… everything stopped working.

  2. I have been trying to connect to wireless network on my new laptop. I forgot the wifi password and now I will need to change the wifi password. But the problem is that I can not open the router setup page either. Linksys default password is not working. So definitely I will need to reset the router. Is there any other way to find the Wifi security key?

  3. default password doesn’t work on 192.168.1.1.
    I’m trying to get into my router’s configuration page via 192.169.1.1. I left the password blank and typed in “admin,” but the log-in box doesn’t accept it and merely erases what I typed in. Can you help me identify what I am doing wrong?

  4. Not able to connect to the secured wireless network on my MAC.
    I just bought a new MAC computer and trying to connect to the old wireless network which is WEP secured. I have old desktop which is connected to the wireless network.
    The new MAC says error joining wireless network.
    If I change the security type to WPA / WPA2 the old one will not connect.
    What can I do now?

  5. I have a WRT160N that i used about two years ago and i am going to use it again on other lap top but i forgot the password what shall i do?? thanks. Mary

  6. I have WRt120N wireless and I am trying to open the setup page. I want to secure my wireless network as it is open for a long time.
    When I enter the 192.168.1.1, it does not ask for the password, it says 401 unauthorized .

  7. I have WCG200 and I got it from comcast, my Internet service provider. I want ot open the ports on the router so that I can play game. I tried the default password admin, that did not work. I tried 1234 and I that did not work either. I think now I need to reset it.

  8. Can not connect kindle to wifi. I have the correct security key and all my other wireless devices are connected with the same key. Only kindle is not working.

  9. I am having hard time connecting my new iPad to the wifi. I can see my wifi and it shows a secure connecting with a lock on it. But I am not finding a place to enter the security pin.

  10. I have Linksys WCG200 which was given by comcast. The user name for my WCG200 is comcast and password is 1234.

  11. I tried to reset my old WRT120N and still I can not access the setup page. I tried to run the installation CD also but it is not installing the network. The power light is not blinking when I press the reset button. I think the reset on my wrt1290n might not be working.

  12. I have WCG200 and admin password is not working. I tried to reset it and now I can not access Internet either.

  13. Thanks for your help. I was not able to connect to the wifi because I forgot my wireless network key and could not open the setup page. I did reset the router and reconfigured the E3000 with the new SSID and security settings. Easy setup Guide helped me to reinstall my E3000 without cisco connect software.

  14. Nice information…Finally I was able to connect to the wireless network. I had to reset my router and reconfigure the network. Your Easy guide is very helpful. Thanks again…

  15. The default password is admin. I tried it many times but it is not working. I have wrt120N and it is working fine. I want to change the wireless network key but I can not access the setup page to change the settings. Don’t know what to do? I tried to reset it many times.

  16. I have old WRT54G and it has been working without any problem. Recently I was to add play station for my kids. I can connect the playstation to the Internet bit can not play games with other people. I want to disable the firewall but I can not access the setup page. The default settings are not working. I tried to reset it many times but nothing is happening.

  17. I have E3000 and want to change some settings to open NAT for my xbox. I am not able to open the setup. Tried to reset it many times but still no luck. What can I try. Should I try running the setup CD again. I do not even see cisco connect software on any of my computers.

  18. I have the correct password but I can not open the setup page of my WRT54G. All my computers are wired to the WRT54G and I want to connect new wireless laptop in the network. My wifi shows unsecured and I want to make it secured. If I am not able to open the setup page then I will have to reset it to factory default settings.

  19. The default password is not working. I have WRT120N which I had been using for almost 3 years with no problems. I want to change the wireless network password and that is why I am trying to open the setup page. But I can not open it. The default admin is not working. I tried to reset it many times but still no luck.

  20. Can not connect to the wireless network. Just bought new kindle and trying to connect to wifi. I got the wireless key which is not accepted on kindle. I can connect when I use the same key on my laptop. I think I should reset and reconfigure it.

  21. I have been using WRt120N for 2 years without any problem. I want to change the security settings on the network. I can not access the setup page. i tried to reset it many times but nothing is working. The factory defaults are not working. It still shows my network name even if I reset it many times. he power light does blink.

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