Linksys WRT120N Driver

The Linksys WRT120N is a wireless router that connects computers and other devices to a shared network and internet connection. Unlike a USB Wi-Fi adapter, it does not require a dedicated Windows driver: your computer uses its Ethernet or wireless adapter driver to communicate with the router. For Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7, choosing the correct adapter driver is the relevant step when troubleshooting a connection.

Key Features

• Wired network access: A compatible Ethernet adapter driver lets your Windows PC connect to the WRT120N through a LAN cable.
• Wireless connectivity: The correct Wi-Fi adapter driver enables your computer to find and join the router’s wireless network, provided the adapter supports its wireless settings.
• Adapter troubleshooting: Updating or reinstalling a suitable network driver may resolve adapter-related connection failures, missing Wi-Fi options, or device errors in Windows.
• Separate router management: The WRT120N’s settings are managed through its browser-based interface. Router firmware is separate from Windows drivers and must match the exact router model and hardware revision.

How to Install

1. Identify the adapter that needs a driver. Open Device Manager and expand “Network adapters.” Note the manufacturer and model of your Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter; the Linksys WRT120N router itself does not need a driver entry.

1. Choose a compatible download. Obtain the adapter driver from your PC or adapter manufacturer. Check that it supports your Windows version—Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7—and your system architecture. Older adapters may not have drivers for every listed version.

1. Install the adapter driver. Run the downloaded installer and follow its instructions. If the package contains driver files without an installer, use Device Manager’s “Update driver” option and browse to the extracted folder. Restart if prompted.

1. Connect to the router. Attach an Ethernet cable from your computer to a WRT120N LAN port, or select the router’s Wi-Fi network and enter its wireless password.

1. Check the connection. Confirm that Windows shows an active network connection, then try opening a webpage. If you can reach the router but not the internet, check the modem connection and router settings rather than repeatedly reinstalling drivers.

Only use firmware explicitly intended for your WRT120N hardware revision; do not install router firmware as a Windows driver.