Linksys Smart Router or Linksys Router, Which is Better!

Linksys router and Smart router are WiFi devices, which connects with the modem and connect users with the internet. you can easily choose one to provide internet services, but Linksys smart router provide more features and are new generation WiFi routers. These routers can configure from the Linksys Smart WiFi login interface.

Setup Linksys Router                     

The Linksys router is simple to connect to with your home modem or network. Have a look how to connect router to the modem physically and how to configure it.

Physical Setup

1.       Connect router WAN port to the modem LAN port via Ethernet cable.

2.       The Ethernet cable must be in good conditions and should not be cut from anywhere.

3.       Now, simply turn on the router by plugging power adapter in the power outlet.

Configuration

1.       You have to connect the computer to the router network with the help of LAN cable or SSID.

2.       You must use the updated web browser to reach to the router interface login page.

3.       Enter the URL myrouter.local or IP address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar and search it by pressing Enter button.

4.       You will get to the login page, where you have to enter the username and password, which are given in user manual.

5.       Click on the Log In button and you will get access to the interface window, where you can easily configure the router.  

Setup Linksys Smart Router

The Linksys router and Smart router are pretty different devices, in which you can find different features, have a look at the setup for Linksys smart router;

Physical Setup

·       Connect Smart router WAN port to the modem LAN port via Ethernet cable.

·       The Ethernet cable must be in good conditions and should not be cut from anywhere.

·       Now, simply turn on the router by plugging its power adapter in the power outlet.

Configuration

1.       You have to connect the computer to the router network with the help of LAN cable or SSID.

2.       You must use the updated web browser to reach to the router interface login page.

3.       Enter the URL linksyssmartwifi.com or IP address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar and search it by pressing Enter button.

4.       You will get to the login page, where you have to enter the username and password, which are given in user manual.

5.       Click on the Log In button and you will get access to the interface window, where you can easily configure the router.

You can also configure and manage all the Linksys devices other than login to Linksys router interface with the help of your phone via Linksys app. Just download app, create an account and configure the device.  

Can You Connect Extender to Linksys Router

To connect the extender to the Linksys router or smart router, you just have to follow some of the instructions below;

1.       Connect the extender to the power by plugging it in the wall socket.

2.       Press the router WPS button and press the same button on the extender within 2 minutes.

3.       After connecting physically, you have to configure it with the help of your computer.

4.       You must use the updated web browser to reach to the router interface login page.

5.       Enter the IP address like 192.168.0.1 in the address bar and search it by pressing Enter button.

6.       You will get to the login page, where you have to enter the username and password, which are given in user manual.

7.       Log in to the interface and configure or adjust the settings.

The End Conclusion

Here, you have learned about how to setup your Linksys router and Linksys smart router. Also, we have added instructions to connect extender to the router.