In this article, we will discuss the basic configuration steps of Router Login Linksys. The important steps which we will cover in this article are:
How to change the DNS setting of your router for using the open DNS IP addresses (208.67.222.22 & 208.67.220.220).
Instructions for login into Linksys router:
- In the new browser window visit the Linksys router’s IP address. For instance look, http://192.168.1.1 which is Linksys Router Setup’s default IP address.
- The “Pop-Up window” will appear there which will have two fields naming ‘Username’ & ‘Password’. On which you ought to fill in Password only (default password will be an admin if you haven’t changed it yet) and skip the column of username. If you want to remember the password then tick the checkbox otherwise skip it and click OK.
- For further settings of Router login Linksys In Static DNS 1 & Static DNS 2 field type Open DNS IP address. In case you want to switch to your old settings than before switching to Open DNS setting you need to enter the current DNS setting.
The Open DNS addresses are as follows:
1 Static DNS 1: 208.67.222.222
2 Static DNS 2: 208.67.220.220
3 Static DNS 3: 208.67.222.220
4 Static DNS 4: 208.67.220.222
Static DNS 3 and Static DNS 4 are also given here in case if you need otherwise static DNS 1 & DNS 2 are that you need for the settings.
- Last but not least you just need to click the save settings button.
NOTE: We highly recommend you to clear out the resolver DNS cache and browser cache(This process is necessary for ensuing on newly configured DNS settings). Clear the cache of your PC as well as the server. This is all just to ensure that the new configuration setting takes quick effect and you can easily login into the Linksys router.