Mw40.home lets you access the Web UI of Alcatel LinkZone MW40V. Logging in is essential to change WiFi password, Network Name (SSID), and other router default settings.
How to Log in to Mw40.home
When you log in to Mw40.home you will be able to configure your router settings that helps improve and protect your WiFi network. New routers comes with default WiFi and login details that makes them hackable. But you can avoid that event to happen by logging in to your router settings. Here’s how you can do it:
Step 1: Connect to the Router’s Network
The first step you should take is connect your computer to the router’s network via Ethernet cable or via WiFi. Regardless of what you choose, make sure the connection is proper and the signal is strong. After making sure that everything is set, then you can move to the second step.
Step 2: Open a Browser
Next, open your preferred browser on your computer then type http://mw40.home/ in the address and not in the search bar. Verify the IP address is correctly typed then press Enter.
To log in to other brands of routers, you may use the default IP addresses below:
| Router | IP Addresses |
|---|---|
| D-Link | 192.168.0.1 192.168.1.1 192.168.10.1 192.168.0.50 192.168.0.10 192.168.1.254 192.168.15.1 |
| TP-Link | 192.168.1.1 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.254 192.168.1.253 |
| Netgear | 192.168.1.1 192.168.0.1 192.168.61.1 192.168.0.100 192.168.1.254 10.0.0.138 |
| Asus | 192.168.1.1 192.168.50.1 192.168.72.1 192.168.29.1 192.168.2.1 |
| Linksys | 192.168.1.1 192.168.0.1 192.168.15.1 192.168.16.1 192.168.101.1 192.168.1.245 |
| Belkin | 192.168.2.1 10.1.1.1 |
| ZyXel | 192.168.1.1 192.168.10.1 192.168.100.1 192.168.3.1 192.168.0.1 192.168.200.1 192.168.212.1 |
Step 3: Enter the Password
You will be taken to the login page, where you need to enter your login password. You can find the default password on the device itself usually located underneath the battery. Typically the default password is “admin”.
Step 4: You’ll Gain Access to Router Settings
After you enter your password successfully you will be landed on the web user interface. You can see the settings and change them in to what you think it best for you network.
How to Change SSID Name and Password
Two of the most important steps you should take when keeping your network safe from hackers are changing the WiFi password and SSID name. To perform it in your MW40V LinkZone Alcatel, you can follow the steps below:
- Log in to the web user interface.
- On the dashboard, select Settings > Select WiFi Settings.
- In the SSID field, enter your new WiFi name.
- In the Key field, enter your new WiFi password.
- Click Apply > Yes.
How to Reset Your MW40V LinkZone Alcatel
Resetting your MW40V LinkZone Alcatel is a straightforward process. You only have to follow the steps below:
- Make sure the device is power on.
- Find the reset button around the battery case or on the side of the gadget.
- Use a paper clip to press and hold onto it for about 10-15 seconds.
- The device will reboot and restore its default settings. This may take several minutes and you’re done.
Login Issues and Fixes for MW40V LinkZone Alcatel
Here are the common issues you may face and the solutions you can perform during login.
- Web portal does not load or cannot be accessed: Restart your LinkZone device and try again. You may also verify that you are using the correct URL or IP address.
- Incorrect password: Make sure to check the device itself for the correct password. Reset your router if you have changed it before and can’t remember anymore. This will restore the default login credentials and you can use the default password again.
- The login page loads very slowly: Make sure that you have a stable internet connection. You may also close any unneeded apps/tabs using up bandwidth.
- Browser issues: Try switching to other well known browsers like Chome, Edge or Safari. Clearing the caches, cookies and history may also help.