- Linksys router Switch mode or Bridge mode can be get configured if required.
- Most of the time, users convert a router into a switch or bridge mode to connect more than one device within a network.
- Before you convert your Linksys router into the Switch mode, make sure that you have the components discussed below.
- Active or stable internet connection.
- Maximum two Ethernet cables.
- A Linksys router that has the Bridge or Switch mode capability.
- Now, we can see how to convert the Linksys router into the Switch mode.
- First, connect your system to the Linksys router (switch router) using an Ethernet cable.
- Make sure not to connect any cables to the internet port of the router until prompted or required.
- Connect your Linksys router setup to the power source using the power adapter for Linksys router switch mode.
- Now your Linksys router boots up, wait for it to become stable.
- On your Windows or Mac system, launch a web browser and enter the IP address of your Linksys router.
- In most cases, the IP address of the Linksys router is 192.168.1.1.
- Now, the Linksys router login pop-up dialog box will appear on the screen.