Linksys BEFSR81 Login Instructions

If you need to login to the Linksys BEFSR81 router, then this guide shows you how.

Use a VPN Instead

Have you considered using a VPN instead of forwarding a port? For most users, a VPN is a much simpler and more secure choice than forwarding a port.

We use and recommend NordVPN because not only is it the fastest VPN, it includes a new feature called Meshnet that makes forwarding a port no longer necessary for most applications. With NordVPN Meshnet, you can connect to your devices from anywhere in the world, completely secure, over a highly encrypted VPN tunnel.

When shopping for a VPN, make sure that they meet the following criteria:

Your VPN provider should have a no-logs policy. This means that they do not keep any logs of any kind.
Make sure that your VPN provider has lots of exit nodes all around the world.
Check that your VPN will not affect your speed.
Verify that your VPN provider uses WireGuard as the underlying protocol.
Many people prefer a VPN provider that is not based in the United States.

This is the list of requirements that we used when we were shopping around for a VPN provider. There are lots of free, shady VPN providers out there that we looked at and dismissed.

Based in Panama, using diskless servers, and with over 6,100 servers in 61 countries, we can safely say that NordVPN satisfies all of these requirements.

Once you've set up your NordVPN account on multiple computers and enabled Meshnet, you can seamlessly access all of your devices as if they were on the same network. You don't even have to log in to your router. It's very simple.

Every time you click on one of our affiliate links, such as NordVPN, we get a little kickback for introducing you to the service. Think of us as your VPN wingman.

This is the login guide for the Linksys BEFSR81 v3. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Linksys BEFSR81 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys BEFSR81 router

Linksys BEFSR81 - Linksys BEFSR81 User Manual

Linksys BEFSR81 - Linksys BEFSR81 Login Instructions

Linksys BEFSR81 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys BEFSR81 router

Linksys BEFSR81 - How to Reset the Linksys BEFSR81

Linksys BEFSR81 - Information About the Linksys BEFSR81 Router

Linksys BEFSR81 - Linksys BEFSR81 Screenshots

Linksys BEFSR81 v3 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys BEFSR81 router

Linksys BEFSR81 v3 - Linksys BEFSR81 User Manual

Linksys BEFSR81 v3 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys BEFSR81 router

Linksys BEFSR81 v3 - How to Reset the Linksys BEFSR81

Linksys BEFSR81 v3 - Information About the Linksys BEFSR81 Router

Linksys BEFSR81 v3 - Linksys BEFSR81 Screenshots

Find Your Linksys BEFSR81 Router IP Address

The first thing that we need to know in order to login to the Linksys BEFSR81 router is it's internal IP address.

Known BEFSR81 IP Addresses
192.168.1.1

You may have to try using a few different IP addresses from the list above. Just pick one 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 you have the following options:

Follow our Find Your Router's Internal IP Address guide.
Use our free Router Detector software.

Now that you have your router's internal IP Address, we are ready to login to it.

Don't forget to sign up for NordVPN's promo deal before it's gone.

You might notice that most of our site doesn't have ads on it. This is because we use partnerships with companies like NordVPN to keep the site running. Thank you for supporting us by using our referral links.

Login to the Linksys BEFSR81 Router

Your Linksys BEFSR81 router has a web interface. You can manage it by using a web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

Enter Linksys BEFSR81 Internal IP Address

Put the internal IP Address of your Linksys BEFSR81 in the address bar of your web browser. The address bar will look like this:

Press the Enter key on your keyboard. You should see a window asking for your Linksys BEFSR81 password.

Linksys BEFSR81 Default Username and Password

You must know your Linksys BEFSR81 username and password in order to log in. It's possible that the router's password is still set to the factory default. Try all of the Linksys BEFSR81 factory default usernames and passwords below.

Linksys BEFSR81 Default Usernames and Passwords
Username	Password
blank	admin

Put your username and password in the appropriate boxes. You should be able to try them all.

Linksys BEFSR81 login screen

Linksys BEFSR81 Home Screen

Once you are logged in you will see the Linksys BEFSR81 home screen, like this:

router status mac address internet IP — This is the *status* page from your Linksys BEFSR81 router.

When you see this screen, then you are logged in to your Linksys BEFSR81 router. At this point, you can follow any of our other guides for this router.

Solutions To Linksys BEFSR81 Login Problems

If things are not going right and you are unable to login to your router, then here are some other things that you can try.

Linksys BEFSR81 Password Doesn't Work

Your router's factory default password might be different than what we have listed here. Start by trying all of the other known Linksys passwords. Head over to our list of all Linksys Passwords.

Forgot Password to Linksys BEFSR81 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 BEFSR81 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. 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.