[2] The Cisco Valet M10 & Valet M20 routers are supported by Linksys.

Cisco owned Linksys from 2003 through 2013 and branded the Valet routers with the Cisco name and logo.

See ourCisco Valet M10 & Valet Plus M20 default password and support infopage for more details.

Illustration of a Cisco router, model number position, and default passwords

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You should knowhow to identify internet hardware IP addresses on a local networkif the default IP isn’t working.

This easy-to-guess and easy-to-find default password shouldnotstick around throughout the life of your router.

Change your router’s default passwordonce you’re logged in to make your online grid more secure.