If you are unable to connect your laptop wireless to your Linksys wireless access point/router, the easiest and fastest way to get going is to reset your router to the factory defaults. This will make your router work like the day you bought it.
There are 2 steps involved Reset your router, Setup/Secure a new router
Reset your router:
First
- Unplug your DSL/Cable modem from power (not your access point/router) Leave this unplugged for now
Second
- On the rear of your Linksys router you will find a small RESET button
- With the power still on the router, Press and hold (with a pin/pen tip) the RESET button for 30 seconds.
- Release the RESET button a wait 15 seconds for the router to reboot
almost done....
- Unplug your Linksys router from power
- Plug your DSL/Cable modem back in to power
- Wait 1 minute for the modem to boot up
- Be sure the ethernet (cat5) cable from your modem is securely plugged into the WAN port on the back of your Linksys router. This is usually labeled WAN or Internet above the jack
- Plug your Linksys router back into power.
You will now be able to connect to the internet with your wireless device. I would advise that you follow the next steps in securing your wireless network.
Setup/Secure a new router
Log into your router
- Type 192.168.1.1 into your web browser and hit enter
- In the login fields (case sensitive):
- Username: leave_this_blank
- Password: admin
- Click OK
Once in the web interface for your router
- Click Wireless tab - Basic Wireless Settings
- Find the Wireless Network Name (SSID) field
- change this to your new network name (this is the name you will see when you connect through your wireless device)
- Find the Wireless Channel field
- Change this from 6 (default) to 1 or 11
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