Linksys WRT 1900AC

Setting Up: Advanced
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HOW TO MANUALLY SET UP YOUR ROUTER
Although running your router’s setup software is the easiest way to set up and
maintain your router, advanced users may want to manually configure their router.
Be careful when changing settings using this method.
To manually set up your router:
• Pluginyourrouter.
To connect to your router with a cable:
• ConnectanEthernetcabletothecomputerandtoanavailablenumbered
Ethernet (blue) port on the back of your router.
• Disconnectthecablefromtherouter’sInternet port.
To connect to your router wirelessly:
• Makesurethatyourcomputer’swirelessnetworkingisturnedon.
• ConnecttothesecurewirelessnameshownintheQuick Start Guide that came
with your router. (You can change the network name and password later.) If you
need help connecting to the network, refer to your device documentation.
• Openawebbrowseronthecomputer,andgoto192.168.1.1 or myrouter.local.
(This address will open your router's firmware when there is no Internet connection.)
• ClickI have read and accepted the License Terms for using this software,
read the license agreement, then select the checkbox.
• Select I want to skip Setup and configure my router manually, and click Next.
• IfyouhaveaLinksysSmartWi-Fiaccount,enteryourcredentials.Createan
account if you haven’t already done so. Click Sign In.
• Enteryourrouteradminpassword.Thedefaultis"admin."ClickSign In and
configure your router settings.
• Afteryoufinishchangingsettings,clickSave and close the browser window.
Tip:
For descriptions of the settings, click Help at the top of the screen.
HOW TO MANUALLY SET UP YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION
Running Setup configures your router’s Internet connection. However, for some
ISPs (Internet Service Providers), especially those outside of the United States,
you may need to manually configure your router’s Internet connection.
How to configure basic Internet connection settings:
• Connecttoyourrouterandloginusingtheinstructionsunder“Howtomanually
set up your router” on this page.
• UnderRouter Settings, click Connectivity. The Connectivity page will open to
the Basic tab.
• NexttoType of Internet Connection, click Edit.
• SelectyourISP’sInternetconnectiontypefromthedrop-downlist.Completethe
Optional Settings only if required by your ISP.
Tip:
For field descriptions, click Help at the top of the screen.
• ClickOK.