Linksys WRT 1900AC

6WRT 900AC | Setting Up: Basics
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR ROUTER
To Install Your Router:
 If replacing an existing router, disconnect it. Power on your new router.
• ConnecttheInternetcablefromyourmodemtotheyellowINTERNETportonyour
router. Wait until the power light on the front of the router is solid.
• 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. Note: You will not
have Internet access until router setup is complete.
• Openawebbrowserandfollowtheinstructionstocompletesetup.Ifinstructionsdo
not appear in the web browser, type “linksyssmartwifi.com” in the address bar.
• Attheendofsetup,followtheon-screeninstructionstosetupyourLinksysSmart
Wi-Fi account. Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi configure your router from any computer
with an Internet connection.
Manage Your Router’s Settings:
• Changeyourrouter’snameandpassword
• Setupguestaccess
• Configureparentalcontrols
• Connectdevicestoyournetwork
• TestyourInternetconnectionspeed
Note:
As part of the router setup process, you will be sent a verification e-mail. From
your home network, click the link in the e-mail to associate your router with the
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account.
If you cannot click the link while behind your new Linksys router, log into Linksys
Smart Wi-Fi while behind the router and add your router there. For more information,
see “How to associate a router with your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account” on page 22.
Tip:
Print this page, then record your router and account settings in the table below
as a reference. Store your notes in a safe place. Setup also saves your setup
information as a file to your computer desktop.
Network Name (SSID)
Network Password
Router Password
Guest Network Name
Guest Network Password
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Username
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Password