Linksys E1200 Default Password

This article explains the default login details for the Linksys E1200 router. It also describes how to reset the router if the default password doesn't work.

Linksys E1200 Router Default Login Information

The Linksys E1200 default password is admin. As with other passwords, the password for this router is case-sensitive, which in this scenario means uppercase letters can't be used. When you're asked for the default username, enter admin also. A common default IP address for Linksys routers is 192.168.1.1, and that's also the case for this one.

What to Do if the Linksys (Cisco) E1200 Default Password Doesn't Work

If the default password doesn't work, it means it's been changed to something else. When you don't know the password and have no way to find out what it is, reset the router to its factory default settings to restore all the default information.

Here's how to reset the Linksys E1200 router:

1. Plug in and power on the router.

2. Flip the router over so you have access to the bottom.

3. With a small and sharp object such as a paperclip or pin, press and hold the Reset button for 5 to 10 seconds.

4. Flip the router back over to its normal position, then wait 30 seconds for it to fully reset.

5. Unplug the power cable for a few seconds and plug it back in.

6. Wait 30 seconds or so for the device to power on.

7. After the reset, log in with the default username and password of admin. Use http://192.168.1.1 to access the router.

8. Change the router password to something complex, not the easy-to-guess password of admin.

Resetting a router means all the settings are deleted and restored to the original factory defaults; this is how the router was set up right out of the box. After the reset, enter the customizations you made prior, such as wireless network settings (for example, the SSID and wireless password), DNS server settings, and port forwarding options.

To avoid having to enter the information again after a reset, you can back up the router configuration to a file. There's information on doing this in the product manual linked below.

Help! I Can’t Access My E1200 Router

The default IP address for the Linksys E1200 router makes the URL for accessing the router http://192.168.1.1. However, if you can't reach the router with that address, it means it's been changed to something else.

Unlike having to reset the router to get the default password restored, you can see what the default gateway is configured as on a computer connected to the router. That IP address is the same as the router's IP address.

See How to Find Your Default Gateway IP Address if you need help.

Linksys E1200 Manual & Firmware Links

The support and download links for the three versions of this router are available on the Linksys E1200 N300 WiFi Router Support page. It's on that page that you can download the user manual for Version 1.0, Version 2.0, and Version 2.2.

Download firmware and other software for this router through the E1200 Downloads page.