Linksys WRT120N router setup without CD

I think Linksys WRT120N router setup is very easy and you can do it manually by opening the setup page with the default password.

Linksys WRT120n setup

Linksys WRT120N router setup is easy. You can simply open the Linksys router setup interface and change the settings manually. You don’t even need to run the installation CD. Connect your main computer to the Ethernet port and modem to the Internet port on the router. Open the setup page of the router. Setup page is the place where you can change the settings of your router manually. Change the Internet connection settings so that your main computer will be able to access Internet through the router.

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How to setup Linksys WRT120N router without CD:

Once you have your main computer on line through your router then setup a wireless network. Change the name of the wireless network ( SSID ). Create a new network name that you have never used before. Change the wireless security settings. Avoid WEP security because that will reduce the wireless speed and also WEP security can be cracked easily. For better wireless connection, use WPA or WPA2 security. Change the wireless channel to 9 or 11. For better wireless connection, use WPA2 security with AES encryption. However WPA2 is not accepted by some old operating system such as windows XP SP1.

Follow this link to setup Linksys WRT120N router manually. Now try to connect to the wireless network on your wireless computers and devices.

Linksys WRT120N router firmware upgrade :

I will suggest you to first upgrade Linksys WRT120N router firmware. Firmware is nothing but the software of the router. Download the latest Firmware from Linksys website and upgrade it for the better output.

Click here to know how to upgrade Linksys WRT120N router firmware

After upgrading Linksys WRT120N router Firmware, reset it to factory default settings. There is a small reset button on the back side. Press it and hold it down for 10 to 15 seconds till the power light starts flashing. Release the reset and wait till the power light becomes solid. Now try to reconfigure the router from the beginning.

How to find WEP / WPA / WPA2 key or password of your wireless network.

According to the customer reviews, you will not get the performance of N routers from Linksys wireless WRT120N. But it will be better than G routers if Firmware is upgraded.

What is Linksys WRT120N router default password?

This is the most common question asked about all the routers. The default password of Linksys WRT120N router is admin, leave the user name blank. If the default password is not working then you will need to reset the router and reconfigure. Before resetting it, try some of your common passwords. The internet is the first place you will usually go to when you are planning to buy anything, no matter what the purchase.

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Easy Setup Guide

Fix Home Network’s Easy setup guide is designed to give you easy Linksys router setup and troubleshooting steps for WRT120N router , Netgear wireless router, D Link wireless router and all other brands of routers.

Linksys WRT120N has free technical support for only one year. If your WRT120N router is more than 1 year old then it is probably Out of warranty. Out of warranty does not mean that your router is broken or it is bad. It is still in a working condition, you just need easy steps to make it working again.

Cisco is marketing the  WRT120N router as a “Wireless-N” router. But if you go through reviews on other websites it is not Draft 802.11n Certified. It supports only a maximum 150 Mbps Link Rate (actually 65 Mbps with out-of-the-box defaults). You will also find many customer reviews about this Linksys WRT120N. They are facing a lot of problem with the performance of WRT120N. Connectivity is not so good. If you have the CD of WRT120N then run the CD to configure it. You can also setup the Linksys WRT120N router without CD.

20 thoughts on “Linksys WRT120N router set up without CD”

  1. Linksys WRT120N router not working.
    I have tried to access internet wireless for a few months now and no success! I tried my ipad and my laptop nothing is working. it is connecting to the network but no internet access. Please help!!! I don’t know what to do anymore i have tried alot …as much as I know not very knowledge!

  2. This is surely a great help. I had been trying to get my WRT120n to communicate with my new modem. This was working with the DSL modem but I recently switched over to cable. My computer was able to access Internet through the cable modem. I upgraded the firmware and made some changes that you suggested and I am getting better wireless internet too. Thanks

  3. What is the default password?
    I have been trying to open the web page of my WRT120N router and it is not accepting the password. The wireless is not working either, Only the wired computer is working. I tried resetting the device many times but still not getting in. I wanted to change the security password for wireless but now I can not ever get on the wireless. How do I upgrade firmware if I am not even able to open it?

  4. Not able to reset WRT120N. I want to change the wireless security password. Trying to open the setup page but the log in password is not accepted. Tried to reset many times but the default password admin is also not working. Is there a way to change security key without opening settings page?

  5. Not able to setup password on the wi-fi. I can see my SSID is open and anyone can connect to it. I am trying to secure wireless network so that no one can use my network. I have WRT120N and I can not change settings. When I click on save settings, it does nothing.

  6. Can not upgrade firmware. I have downloaded the correct firmware file but can not upgrade it. I get error upgrade failed. There are no firewalls and computer is connected properly. I tried 4 times but fails each time.

  7. Tryting to connect my new iPad to the wireless network. I can see the network and it also asks for the security password. But nothing happens after I enter the key. I upgraded the firmware long time ago. Do I need to upgrade firmware again?

  8. Can not connect to the wireless network on all my wireless computers. I ran the setup disc and got it working on wired computer but problem with wifi. I tried to reset and reconfigure it manually but still the same thing.

  9. I love you! This website saved me $40 on the new warranty that linksys was trying to sell me. Thanks so much for helping me fix the router problem I was having!

  10. upgrade firmware if you have any bad experience with the wireless connection. I did that and it fixed all my network issues. I was actually not even able to open the setup page. Thanks for your support because of which I was able to make it working.

  11. I have already upgraded Linksys WRT120N firmware as I read on many website. I did reset the router to factory default settings. Now I can not run Linksys WRt120N setup CD. I need Linksys Wrt120N manual. Right now my computer is connected directly to the modem. I will try your Easy setup guide.

  12. Just upgraded Linksys WRT120N firmware and got it working on all the computers. I had a lot of issues with the wireless connection. tried reset and reconfigure many times but nothing helped.
    Finally upgraded WRT120N firmware and I am now happy with the performance. It’s better than before now. And I can access Internet on all the computers without any problem. Thanks for your help.

  13. Just bought new Ipad 2 and trying to connect it to wifi at home. I have Linksys WRt120N wireless router which has been working fine for years. But I can not connect Ipad 2 to wifi. I can see the ssid but not able to join it. I am sure that I have the correct password but it is not accepted.

  14. I think Linksys WRT120N firmware upgrade is the best solution for wireless router. I had issues with connection dropping. Your technician helped me to fix advanced settings and made it better for me. just want to thank you again.

  15. I am trying to connect my Kindle to my WRT120N, but the password I had written down does not work. My pw has 6 digits – Kindle requires 10 digits. I tried to access 192.168.1.1 to reset the password, but it did not take my password either. I also tried to access LINkSYS using admin and password.
    How can I get a new password so I can connect the Kindle?

  16. Trying to change the settings so that I can have NAT type open for my xbox. I am able to open the settings page but the settings are not saved. When I click on save settings, nothing happens. The page is not moving and settings will not save. I tried to upgrade and reflash Linksys wrt120n firmware many times. I did reset and reconfigure it but no luck.

  17. Not able to open Linksys WRT120N firmware file. I have downloaded the firmware and saved it on my computer. How do I upgrade it?

  18. How do I upgrade Linksys WRt120N firmware ? The wireless on my all the devices is dropping frequently. I have downloaded the firmware but I can not access the setup page. tried to reset it but the default password is not working. I also need WRT120N manual. What can I do now?

  19. What is the default password of router? I am trying to upgrade the Linksys WRT120N firmware and I can not access the setup page. I will reset the router and reconfigure it. I need WRT120N manual also so that I can change the settings manually. I do not have installation CD .

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