cisco linksys router login configuration step by step

This article covers the basic cisco linksys router login and configuration steps.  The various steps explicitly change the DNS settings in your router and allow you to use the Open DNS IP address.  You can setup your Linksys router either with the Cable internet Service or can be done manually by inserting the installation CD to configure your router settings.  It is recommended to use the Linksys Connect Software for your Linksys router and Linksys Smart Wi-Fi routers.  The Linksys smart Setup will guide you through the various steps involved in the process.  You have to contact your ISP for your internet connection type if you are not sure about it. From our blog, you can also check for the security tips for the router.

The following are the step-by-step instructions for cisco linksys router login

•             First of all, open the web browser on your PC and type the web address http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar menu and then press enter to start.  The IP address shown above is the default Linksys router IP address.

•             After that, you have to enter the network name and the password for your router.  The username is nothing (Blank) and in type, the password as password, in other words, left the username blank and the default password is password.  Press the ok button to proceed further.

•             In the static DNS 1 and Static DNS 2 fields, you have to type in Open DNS address.  You need to write down the DNS settings before moving on to Open DNS, this allows you to return to your old settings if in case you want to return to your old settings for any of the reasons.

•             Click on the Save Settings button to save the settings that you have made until now.  Please note that you have to flush your DNS resolver cache and web browser catches that allows you to ensure that your DNS settings will take place immediately.