The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. It’s through this address that you access the router settings and options. There’s no default username for the WRT54G, so leave this field blank when logging in. This is true for most other Linksys routers, too.
What to Do If the WRT54G Default Password Won’t Work
If the password on your Linksys WRT54G has been changed, the default password of admin won’t work. If you don’t know the password, reset the router to its factory default settings, which restores the configurations back to how it was when the router was first purchased, including its password. Here’s how to reset the Linksys WRT54G: Now you’ll need to set up the wireless network again, plus reconfigure any other settings you had set before. This includes everything from the wireless password and network name to any custom DNS servers that were configured, static IP addresses, and port forwarding rules. When the router is reconfigured, use the built-in feature in the Administration > Backup Configuration menu to back up the configurations. That way, you can easily restore them if you ever have to reset the router again.
What to Do When You Can’t Access the WRT54G Router
If 192.168.1.1 isn’t the IP address that’s configured for the router, it’s less of an issue than if the default password isn’t correct. A router reset will restore the default IP address as well, but you don’t have to do that just to find its IP address. Assuming the Linksys WRT54G has been working as your router, you probably have several devices that are connected to it. Find one of those devices and check the IP address configured as the default gateway.
Linksys WRT54G Firmware and Manual Links
The latest firmware available for the WRT54G is available on the Linksys WRT54G Downloads page, as are instructions for upgrading the router’s firmware. The same firmware is used with all versions of the WRT54G router but it’s still important to select the right section on the download page before you select Download to get the firmware. For example, if you have a version 2.0 router, choose Hardware version 2.0 on the download page. Here’s a direct link to the Linksys WRT54G Manual, in PDF format, which applies to all hardware versions.
