Then enter admin as the default username and admin as the default password (the password is case-sensitive).
If the EA4500 Default Password Doesn’t Work
A default password fails because someone changed it. Changing a password to something more secure (especially when it’s really simple, such as admin) is important for the security of your network.
If the default Linksys EA4500 password doesn’t work, reset the router to its factory defaults:
Power on the router, then turn it around so you have access to the back, where the cables plug in. Use a small and sharp object such as a paperclip, to press and hold the Reset button for about 15 seconds, until the power light flashes. Unplug the power cable for a few seconds, then plug it back in. Wait 30 seconds or so for the router to boot back up.
Log in to the Router
Now that the N900 router is reset, log in to the router from a web browser:
Go to the address bar and enter http://192. 168. 1. 1. The router and the device you use to access the router must be on the same network. If the device is a phone or tablet, connect to Wi-Fi. Enter the N900 default router information (admin for both username and password). Change the default password to something other than admin. This step isn’t necessary, but it may as well be. You can store the new username and password in a password manager to avoid ever forgetting it.
After the router is reset, any customizations you made are deleted. This includes the wireless network password, SSID (service set identifier), and DNS (domain name system) server settings. Re-enter that information to get the router back to how it was before the reset.
What to Do When You Can’t Access the EA4500 Router
If you can’t get to the EA4500 router through the 192.168.1.1 IP address, it likely was changed to something else after it was first set up.
The router doesn’t need to be reset to get the IP address. But, if you did already reset it, the default address should work, unless you’ve misread the model number—see this Linksys Default Password List to confirm the IP address for your specific router model.
Regardless, you can find out the default gateway that a computer connected to the router is using. This will be the IP address you use in the steps above to log in to the router.
