There are easy steps to link your router to modem. You can complete the router setup by establishing a physical link and configure it from the interface. Linksys Smart router is no different. It is also a simple WiFi router, which connects with the modem via Ethernet cable. The interface is also reachable by using the computer or laptop.
Here you will get to know how to connect the router to the modem with LAN cable and how to adjust the settings of the router by going into the interface via linksyssmartwifi.com.
Configuration can be done with the help of the phone as well. We will also provide simple steps to reach the interface in your phone to adjust the settings.
Let’s Connect Linksys Router to Modem
Just place the router near to the modem and use the Ethernet cable to connect both of the devices. Take a look at the Network cable connection pattern.
- One end of the cable goes in to the router’s WAN port.
- Other end of the cable goes to the modem’s LAN port.
Then, you have to turn on the router and modem, after making the connection you have to configure the router. Let’s see two different methods to adjust the settings, which are via computer and phone.
Configure Linksys smart router (Computer)
To adjust the Linksys router settings and networks via computer or laptop, you have to connect it to the router using LAN cable. Then, apply some simple steps given down here.
- Go to web browser and search login address that is Linksyssmartwifi.com or you can use IP address 192.168.1.1.
- Login page of the interface comes on the screen of computer, enter the login credentials (username and password).
- The user manual of the router helps you to reach the interface dashboard page.
- On the interface page, you can easily adjust the Linksys smart router settings and networks.
Interface also helps you to update the router, change the admin credentials, and enable features of the router.
Note: Use the updated web browser to log in to the interface of the router.
Now, let’s manage the same settings of the router with the help of your phone via the Linksys app.
Manage Settings of Your Smart Router (Phone)
Setting up Linksys WiFi router is so easy with help of your phone. Let’s connect your phone to the router first using the SSID details (username and password). Then, download the Linksys app in your phone.
- Enter to play Store and search the Linksys app.
- Download the app by clicking on the Download icon.
- Open the app after installing the Linksys app.
- Use the admin credentials to access the WiFi router interface.
- Get inside to the interface and adjust the settings and networks.
With the help of the app, it is easy to configure the router, but we recommend computer to any wired connection to manage the Linksys smart router settings.
Note: Make sure the app is of latest version. You have to be as close to the router when you are accessing the interface of the Linksys WiFi router
Conclusion
Here we have provided information and instructions to add a new Linksys smart WiFi router to your home modem network. We have also discussed how to configure the router settings with the help of computer as well as mobile phone. Hope, you have read the article and connected your smart router to the home modem networks easily.
