How to Setup Linksys WRT32x Router

Setup Linksys WRT32X Router:

The Linksys WRT32X router is a dual-band Wifi gaming router that uses Killer Prioritization Engine in order to provide the best routing solution for smooth online gaming. It provides the enterprise-grade hardware for delivering fast wired and wireless speed network.

Optimized with the advanced networking hardware, Linksys router offers a reliable and user-friendly experience to the users. With the availability of lightning-fast speeds on different bandwidths, users can experience wireless experience without any hassles.

To be able to personalize the router network and gain access to the advanced features of the Linksys router, the user has to access the web-based interface after completing all the physical connections for the router.

Once the user successfully accesses the user interface of the Linksys router, they can modify the configurations of their router’s network. Like, they can incorporate the voice command; create personalized username and password for advanced security, update Linksys wrt32x router firmware to ensure that the router gives compatibility with the latest media devices, and more.

It is highly recommended to change the default username and password for the Linksys wrt32x router in order to secure their network from any unauthorized users.

Default Settings for Linksys WRT32X Router-

For every router, there is a defined IP address and predefined credentials to access the admin interface. Likewise, the predefined access data for the user interface of the Linksys WRT32X WiFi Gaming router is given below:

IP address: 192.168.1.1 (or www.linksyssmartwifi.com)

Username: admin (provided on the packing box of the router)

Password: admin (provided on the packing box of the router)

Note: This web domain name is used to access the Linksys router’s admin login page.

Moreover, when you will buy a Linksys gaming router, it comes with Preconfigured Wi-Fi settings which include SSID(network name) and network password.

Steps to Setup Linksys WRT32X Router?

When you want to change the configuration settings for Linksys wrt32x router, you have to first access its user interface. The steps to access the admin interface for the Linksys WRT32X are given below:

• Switch ON your router device.
• Connect your system or device with a LAN network cable or using Wifi network. It is recommended to connect an ethernet cable from the modem to the WAN port at the back of the router. Now, connect the Ethernet cable from the system or laptop to any of the four internet ports provided at the back of the router.
• Open any of the installed browsers.
• Enter the default URL or IP address (www.linksyssmartwifi.com) in the address bar and press the ‘Enter’ key to confirm the link. An admin screen will be displayed on your screen.
• Enter the username and password for your router and press OK to confirm the access data. Remember, that both username and password for the router are case-sensitive information.
• This way you can access the dashboard for setting up router configurations.
• As the user successfully login into the router dashboard, the Setup Wizard will appear.
• Complete the setup process for the gaming router using the simple on-screen instructions.
• Once all this is done, the user can modify various configurations to add advanced security to their router network.

Note: Ensure that the Wifi connection of Linksys wrt32x router has been activated.

How to Reset Linksys wrt32x Default Settings?

Why is there a need to reset router data? Resetting default settings of your router really works when you have changed and forgotten the login credentials to access the admin interface. By resetting, it means that not only the settings like IP address, username and password be set to factory settings, but all other configurations will also change subsequently.

The Reset Process can be Done in Two Ways:

1. Execute Hardware Reset

Follow the given steps to reset the Linksys WRT32X to its default or original settings.

• Set router into operation mode.
• Locate the reset button on the back side of the Linksys router. Usually, it is placed inside a small hole to avoid accidental reset.
• Press the Reset button for at least 10 seconds. This will automatically restart the router device.
• As the power light becomes green/white and stable, the router is reset to its factory default settings.

Note: Once this is done, the personalized router settings are all wiped off which cannot be reversed in any case. Removing the router from the power source will damage the router functionality.

2. Execute Software Reset

Along with hardware reset, you can also restore the factory settings with the installed software of Linksys WRT32X. You just have to log in to the user interface of the router with your access data and execute the steps provided in the router manual.

If you have successfully executed the reset process steps, the Linksys wrt32x configuration will be reset to factory settings.