Cisco Router Login and setup Guide
Cisco Router login from a web browser using default IP address to set up the first time and manage router settings post-installation. Login to cisco router bit simple like login router any other brands only Cisco default login IP address might differ for each brand and model numbers. Cisco router IP address and default username and password are different for each model and login settings available on router sticker. If you have any Cisco Wireless router or Linksys router and looking to log in web interface from the browser can use this login guide. Cisco wifi router login required to connect either wireless or wired connection from the router to access Cisco router settings. To set up Cisco router first time or manage wireless or other settings post set up need login details, check default login credential for your cisco router model and other details printed to device label or quick user manual included with the new router. If your Cisco router is old and lost the label and is not sure about the default login settings and model number then follow the steps below to login Cisco router using default settings.
Cisco Router Default Login Settings
Find default login IP address, username, and password detail to router sticker that most probably works with your router and modem in case default login credentials already not changed during first time setup. You can also use the default login username and password as given below for each model of Linksys and Cisco.
| IP Address | Username | Password |
| 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| 192.168.1.1 | cisco | cisco |
| 10.0.0.1 | admin | admin |
| 10.0.0.1 | admin | password |
| 192.168.1.254 | admin | admin |
| 10.0.0.1 | cisco | cisco |
| 192.168.1.1 | admin | password |
| 192.168.1.254 | cisco | cisco |
| 192.168.1.254 | admin | password |
Get ready with login settings and follow further steps to connect and login Cisco WiFi router from a web browser.
Connection and login Cisco
You can use either wireless or wired LAN connection from the router Ethernet port. Linksys Cisco both supports wireless as well as wired LAN ports to connect using LAN cable. Follow the steps to access cisco router settings from the web browser.
- Unbox router if setup first time new or connect DC adapter to power ON.
- Connect router using WiFi SSID network name or LAN cable from Lan port to use wired connections.
- Go to Windows/Mac/Linux/Mobile LAN settings and make sure LAN IP settings in DHCP mode or use static IP address from Cisco default IP address series.
- Example: if Cisco login IP 192.168.1.1 use 192.168.1.2 in PC.
- Open a web browser and access http://10.0.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 use your router default IP address as printed to router sticker.
- After a few seconds, you will get Linksys/Cisco Login page asking for a username and password to authenticate.
Once you logging into Cisco router web interface you will land on the dashboard where you find all router settings. You have to configure WAN internet settings as per internet type from PPPoE, Static, and Dynamic. As internet settings to your internet providers.
After WAN settings configure Wireless settings and change the default SSID name and password to protect the router. Follow the steps to change wireless settings.
Cisco Wireless Settings Setup
Cisco router pre-configured default SSID name and password that always recommended to update SSID and Wi-Fi Key to protect.
Go to Wireless tab- Wireless Basic Settings
Select – Manual
Network Mode- Mixed
Network Name (SSID)- Change Cisco Router WIFI name here.
Channel Width- 20/40
Channel- Auto (use 1,6,11 if multiple AP running near)
SSID Broadcast- Enable
Save Settings to confirm configurations and apply changes.
You may be disconnected from the router if using wireless to login router. Connect again with a new name and same password and follow the steps to change the wireless security key.
Change Cisco Wireless KEy
Login using the cisco router IP address again and follow the steps to change the WiFI password.
Wireless- Wireless Security
Security Mode- WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode
Passphrase- Cisco-WiFI-password (create a new password for your wifi network as per your choice.
Tips: Avoid using the personal name, address, phone number, and other information such as Date of birth for WiFi password that easily guesses by known people.
Save settings and use a new WiFI password to connect again for further configurations.
After setup Internet and Wireless settings, your router is ready to work online but also update the default cisco router login.
Change Cisco Admin Login Password
Changing web interface login passwords will protect router settings access from other users who are connected to your networks.
Go to Administration- Management
Router Access-
Router Password- Create a new admin login password
Re-enter to confirm- provide the new password again to confirm.
Save settings to confirm and enjoy the internet with secured access.
If you trying to log in to an old cisco router and login IP address not working or are unable to login settings due to a wrong username or password error might change settings already.
You can factory reset the router using the reset switch to restore into default mode and access router settings from starting and configure again.
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