Q&A for How to Log Into a Linksys Router

If you haven't changed it, you can research your model of router online to find out the default administrative login. If you've changed it and can't recall your password, you'll likely have to do a factory reset on the router to restore its settings to those when you first purchased it.

It might -- it depends on what type of wifi service you get.

Put it in the middle of our house so it can be accessed just about anywhere, and if need be, buy a WiFi extender for any areas you have trouble getting a connection. These work really well and they're inexpensive.

Under your router will be the default Gateway IP. Use that IP address to log into your router. On Windows, use ipconfig (a command used in command prompt) to find it. It will be labeled as "Default Gateway." On Mac, it will be "ifconfig | grep "inet " | grep -v 127.0.0.1"

Hold down the reset button (very tiny button you'll find on your router) for 10 seconds and your login credentials will be reset to factory settings. Then enter the default credentials.

Yes. The router will save its configuration settings, so you should be good to go.

This wikiHow article should be able to help you.

If you changed it, then you will need to reset it to change it back to the factory defaults.