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Content: Setting up the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router is made easy using the Smart Setup Wizard using an appropriate web browser.The Smart Setup Wizard is embedded in the firmware and is available even if the router does not have an internet connection or is in its default settings.This article will guide you on how to set up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the Smart Setup Wizard.

QUICK TIP: The Smart Setup Wizard is supported by all Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers.

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Smart Setup benefits

Requirements before setting up your router

Begin the Smart Setup Wizard

Smart Setup benefits

You do not need any additional software such as CDto set up the router.

2. While going through the setup process,you have an option to directly access the router’s web-based setup page.

NOTE: The CD included in the packaging does not contain any setup software.It only contains your router’s documentation.Therefore, going through it is merely a waste of time.

Requirements before setting up your router

The following requirements should be met to avoid any problems during the setup:

Browser requirements for the router setup and Linksys Smart Wi-Fi access:

Microsoft Edge™

Internet Explorer® 8 or higher

Latest version of Chrome™ and Firefox®

Safari® (for Mac® or iPad®)

Latest Adobe® Flash® Player

Materials for setup – You should have the following items:

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router

One or two internet/ethernet (RJ-45) cables

A Wi-Fi computer or a computer with an ethernet port

Active Internet connection – To check if you are able to access the internet, connect the modem to the computer using an ethernet cable as shown in the image below:

FAQ:

I don’t have a modem. Are there any other alternatives?

Yes. What you can do is to connect the cable (also called a patch or a fiber optic cable) provided by your internet service provider (ISP) directly to the computer’s ethernet port. If your internet access is working, you can begin by following the steps below.