Linksys EA8500 Login Instructions

This guide shows you exactly how to login to the Linksys EA8500 router.

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This is the login guide for the Linksys EA8500 1.1.4.169978. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Linksys EA8500 1.1.4.169978 - Linksys EA8500 User Manual

Linksys EA8500 1.1.4.169978 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys EA8500 router

Linksys EA8500 1.1.4.169978 - Setup WiFi on the Linksys EA8500

Linksys EA8500 1.1.4.169978 - How to Reset the Linksys EA8500

Linksys EA8500 1.1.4.169978 - Linksys EA8500 Screenshots

Linksys EA8500 1.1.4.169978 - Information About the Linksys EA8500 Router

Find Your Linksys EA8500 Router IP Address

In order to login to the Linksys EA8500 router, we need to know it's internal IP address.

Known EA8500 IP Addresses
192.168.1.1

Choose an IP address from the list above and then follow the rest of this guide.

If the IP address you picked does not seem to work, then simply try a different one. It is harmless to try different IP addresses.

If you try all of the above IP addresses and still cannot find your router, then do one of the following:

Check our out Find Your Router's Internal IP Address guide.
Use our free software called Router Detector.

After you find your router's internal IP Address, it is time to try logging in to it.

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Login to the Linksys EA8500 Router

The Linksys EA8500 router has a web-based interface. You can manage it by using a web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

Enter Linksys EA8500 Internal IP Address

Find the address bar in your web browser and type in the internal IP address of your Linksys EA8500 router. The address bar looks like this:

Press the Enter key on your keyboard. You should see a window asking for your Linksys EA8500 password.

Linksys EA8500 Default Username and Password

In order to login to your Linksys EA8500 you are going to need to know your username and password. If you are not sure what the username and password are, then perhaps they are still set to the factory defaults. Below is a list of all known Linksys EA8500 default usernames and passwords.

Linksys EA8500 Default Usernames and Passwords
Username	Password
created in initial setup	created in initial setup

In the window that pops up, enter your username and password. Put your username and password in the appropriate boxes.

router login screen — This is the *login* page from your Linksys EA8500 router.

Linksys EA8500 Home Screen

Once you are logged in you will see the Linksys EA8500 home screen, like this:

router status mac address internet IP — This is the *status* page from your Linksys EA8500 router.

If you see this screen, then congratulations, you are now logged in to your Linksys EA8500. You are ready to follow any of our other guides for this router.

Solutions To Linksys EA8500 Login Problems

Here are some other ideas that might help you get logged in to your router.

Linksys EA8500 Password Doesn't Work

Perhaps your router's default password is different than what we have listed here. It doesn't hurt to try all of the other known Linksys passwords. Here is our list of all Linksys Passwords.

Forgot Password to Linksys EA8500 Router

If you are using an ISP provided router, then you may need to call their support desk and ask for your login information. Most of the time they will have it on file for you.

How to Reset the Linksys EA8500 Router To Default Settings

If all else fails and you are unable to login to your router, then you may have to reset it to its factory default settings. Our How To Reset your Router guide can help you reset your router to factory defaults.