Security checklist for Linksys RE9000 router

1. Linksys RE9000 Router login and password

  1. To login to Linksys RE9000 Router, Open your web browser and type the default IP Address in the address bar
  3. The default username for your Linksys RE9000 router is admin and the default password is admin
  4. In the login page of the router's web user interface, Enter the username & password, hit "Login" and now you should see the Linksys RE9000 router control panel
Linksys RE9000 router default login


And no need to get your breathing rates high in case you have changed the username / password of Linksys RE9000 and forgot them, as you can just reset the Linksys RE9000 router by press-and-hold the reset button with a clip for about 15 seconds.

Linksys RE9000 Quick links: Open link

Default username for Linksys RE9000: admin COPY
Default password for Linksys RE9000: admin COPY

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2.Change Linksys RE9000 Default Login and Password

Since, security of a network is vital, the first and foremost task is to change the Linksys RE9000 router Default Login and Password to something more personal and secure

Linksys RE9000 Router Password Tips:

Choose a complex and hard-to-guess password for your Linksys which only you can remember


Protect it

The amount of protection directly depends on the password complexity, and the effort taken to protect that password of your Linksys RE9000 router

Usability first


3.Change Linksys RE9000 Default WiFi name (SSID) and WiFi Password and enable Network Encryption

Another small suggestion (as it has no impact on security), is to change the Linksys RE9000 Default WiFi name (SSID) as it will make it more obvious for others to know which network they are connecting to.

Look for Network Name (SSID), this is the WiFi name of your Linksys RE9000 Router. Don’t use your name, home address or other personal information (since this isn’t a Facebook status!) in the SSID name. (No Mr.Paul&Princy) Few funny WiFi name suggestions: I’m cheating on my WiFi!, FBI Surveillance Van #594 (scares away stupid criminals), Lord of the Pings...

Once you enter the name for your network, you have to enable WPA2-PSK encryption on your Linksys RE9000 router. That’s the strongest encryption standard available for home networks.



4.Update router firmware in Linksys RE9000 and turn on Automatic Updates

Router software often contains critical bugs and security vulnerabilities; so its important that you turn on Automatic Firmware updates and always keep your Linksys RE9000 router up-to-date. To turn on Automatic updates, Login to your Linksys RE9000 router and look for the section which contains Automatic updates and turn it "ON"


5.Security is a continuous process

Just keep in mind to change the passwords often or at least once in every 6 months! on your Linksys RE9000 You do not want the safety you have worked so hard for to fail just because of ignorance, negligence or casual laziness! Time for a bulletin on the fridge, folks! We can remind you though? Enter your email on below! Nope, we’re not spammers!


Linksys RE9000 Router Reset instructions:

How to Reset the Linksys RE9000 Router To Factory Default

To reset Linksys RE9000 router,

  1. Turn on the Linksys RE9000 router
  4. The Linksys RE9000 router will reboot automatically. the unit has been reset and is ready to use. You can start from Step 1 in this guide to set it up

Linksys RE9000 Password Doesn't Work

Passwords find a way to not work! Or, in most cases, users find a way to forget them! In either case, look up the How to Reset the Linksys RE9000 Router To Default Settings section

Forgot Password to Linksys RE9000 Router

Incase if you have changed the default username and password of Linksys RE9000 and forgot it, Please see How to Reset the Linksys RE9000 Router To Default Settings section

How to boost Linksys RE9000 WiFi and overcome connectivity issues:

1.Place the Linksys RE9000 in a perfect spot

The perfect spot does it all; be it romance or your router! To avail the best signal and network connectivity, make sure you keep your Linksys RE9000 router visibly and not facing the wall or behind the curtains

2.Find a Good Wireless Channel Instead of Auto on your Linksys RE9000 router

Auto channels might fail you once in a while; believe that you’re smarter than the Linksys router! Find a seamless wireless channel instead of what the router finds automatically. This would ensure that your signal does not interfere with that of your neighbors.


  • Press Start > type “cmd”. Open Command prompt
  • In command prompt type netsh wlan show all


3.Check the frequency of Linksys RE9000


4.Hardwire gaming consoles / media streamers into your Linksys RE9000 instead of WiFi

Gaming consoles/media streamers work better when connected through Ethernet cable of Linksys RE9000; in fact, as you might not be moving your TV all over the house, why connect it to the Wi-Fi at all? The gaming consoles / video streaming devices flood the network with data. This means that if possible, you should consider hardwire (using Ethernet cable) the devices that tend to consume a lot of bandwidth. Although this can sort of defeat the purpose of having wireless network, but it can actually help your overall network speed of Linksys RE9000 if you can hardwire the bandwidth hogs

5. Reboot Linksys RE9000 on a schedule

Here is something important to note! On schedule, folks, reboot your Linksys RE9000 router! Though routers are built to constantly be running at all times, simple tweak like regular power cycling (a fancy way of saying unplugging the power cord and shoving it back up) helps with most issues. Rebooting your Linksys RE9000 can fix Internet connection problems, improve slow moving connections and resolve wireless issues altogether. Try unplugging your Linksys modem on a quarterly basis to stay proactive (Never reset, always reboot modem)