Here are instructions for logging in to the Linksys RV042 router.
Other Linksys RV042 Guides
This is the login guide for the Linksys RV042. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys RV042 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys RV042 router
- Linksys RV042 - Linksys RV042 User Manual
- Linksys RV042 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys RV042 router
- Linksys RV042 - How to Reset the Linksys RV042
- Linksys RV042 - Information About the Linksys RV042 Router
- Linksys RV042 - Linksys RV042 Screenshots
Find Your Linksys RV042 Router IP Address
We need to find your Linksys RV042 router's internal IP address before we can log in to it.
Known RV042 IP Addresses |
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192.168.1.1 |
Start with the first IP address in the list and then follow the rest of this guide.
If later on in this guide you do not find your router using the IP address that you pick, then you can try different IP addresses until you get logged in. It should be completely harmless to try different IP addresses.
If you try all of the above IP addresses and still cannot find your router, then you can try one of the following steps:
- Follow our Find Your Router's Internal IP Address guide.
- Download and install our free Router Detector software.
Choose an internal IP Address using one of the above methods and then try to login to your router.
Login to the Linksys RV042 Router
Your Linksys RV042 is managed through a web-based interface. In order to log in to it, you need to use a web browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Enter Linksys RV042 Internal IP Address
Type the internal IP address that you picked above in the address bar of your web browser. Your address bar should look something like this:
Press the Enter key on your keyboard. You will see a window asking for your Linksys RV042 password.
Linksys RV042 Default Username and Password
You must know your Linksys RV042 username and password in order to log in. It's possible that the router's password is still set to the factory default. Below is a list of all known Linksys RV042 default usernames and passwords.
Linksys RV042 Default Usernames and Passwords | |
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Username | Password |
admin | admin |
Enter your username and password in the dialog box that pops up. Keep trying them all until you get logged in.
Linksys RV042 Home Screen
After you get logged in you should see the Linksys RV042 home screen, which looks like this:
If you see this screen, then good job, you are now logged in to your Linksys RV042 router. Now you can follow any of our other guides for this router.
Solutions To Linksys RV042 Login Problems
If you are having problems getting logged in to your router, here are a few ideas for you to try.
Linksys RV042 Password Doesn't Work
Perhaps your router's default password is different than what we have listed here. You can try other Linksys passwords. We have an extensive list of all Linksys Passwords that you can try.
Forgot Password to Linksys RV042 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 RV042 Router To Default Settings
The last option when you are unable to get logged in to your router is to reset it to the factory defaults. For help resetting your router, follow our How To Reset your Router guide.
Other Linksys RV042 Guides
Here are some of our other Linksys RV042 info that you might be interested in.
This is the login guide for the Linksys RV042. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys RV042 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys RV042 router
- Linksys RV042 - Linksys RV042 User Manual
- Linksys RV042 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys RV042 router
- Linksys RV042 - How to Reset the Linksys RV042
- Linksys RV042 - Information About the Linksys RV042 Router
- Linksys RV042 - Linksys RV042 Screenshots