The A-link RoadRunner-84AP is a router that has gigabit ports and USB support. The router comes equipped with a repeater, access point, firewall, and a switch.

A-link is a company that manufactures networking devices. You can find their range of routers like the RRAP, with a series of features that can be used at home and in some small businesses.

Users are always free to use a DSL or a cable-modem to connect external devices. Users can also make use of the OpenWRT program and make due modifications. Users can log into the IP address to see the default gateway and make changes to improve and strengthen their network communication. 

This post will help you overcome any issues with logging in to the A-link RoadRunner-84AP router.

Prerequisites:

• An A-link router box with a printed default username and password.
• A computer to access the default gateway to login using a web browser (No Tablet or Smartphone).

Guide to Login to the A-Link RoadRunner-84AP Router

Step 1: Open the Web Browser

Open your browser and type the login IP address 10.0.0.2 in the URL or the search bar. You can also copy-paste or click on this address http://10.0.0.2 which shall take you to the default gateway.

Note: Ensure you are connected to your home Wi-Fi when performing this step. Don’t add an extra zero as it will cause an error.

Step 2: Enter the Username and Password on Default Gateway

To access the router settings, you will need the username and password. If you have never altered the details, use the default username and password. Otherwise, you can look for the box of A-Link RoadRunner-84AP for the default credentials. 

• Login Username: admin
• Login Password: password

Note: We found the above username-password combination was correct in 56% of cases. In case the above combination doesn’t work, you need to reset the router. Just press-and-hold the reset button for 15 seconds using a sharp object.

Step 3: Setting Up the A-Link RoadRunner-84AP Login Details

It is always recommended to change the default username and password so that your router becomes secure from any suspicious login attempts.

It is always recommended to change the default username and password so that your router is more secure from any suspicious login attempts.

Tips to Change your Username and Password:

• Your password should have a mixture of alphanumeric characters and special characters.
• Your password should be 8-16 characters long, complex yet easy to remember.
• Username should be simple and user-friendly.
• Username and password for the Huawei router should be written down somewhere as a precaution.

Step 4: Change SSID

The different Wi-Fi names that you see inside the network tab is called a Service Set Identifier (SSID). By default, the name that appears is by the brand which manufactures the router so in this case, you may see the SSID as A-link. 

You should change the default name because if you don’t then it will be easy for anyone to guess your details.

Quick Tips:

• Keep the SSID short and simple.
• Don’t make it very fancy as it may backfire.
• Don’t use any personal information to set the name of your router.

Step 5: Secure A-Link Roadrunner-84AP Router Settings

Inside the default gateway, see the encryption settings of your network. You need to set the encryption to WPA2-PSK which is the current industry standard. It ensures that your router operates at the best possible security level.

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Solutions to A-Link RoadRunner-84AP Router Issues

1. A-Link RoadRunner-84AP Password Doesn’t Work

The default password is the word “password”. In case it doesn’t work then most probably you or someone may have changed the default password. The quick fix is to reset the router. Press-and-hold the reset button for 15 seconds.

2. Forgot Password to A-Link RoadRunner-84AP Router

Common sense dictates to try hard to remember the password or find the paper where you have it written down. If you don’t find anything then you may try to contact the ISP or Xfinity forums and ask for a different set of default passwords to be used. If nothing works, try resetting your router.

3. How to Reset the A-Link RoadRunner-84AP Router to Default Settings

Simply, press-and-hold the reset button for 15 seconds.

Logging into an A-Link RoadRunner-84AP router is quite straightforward. Hopefully, our five-step guide has provided you with some network support. Let us know what worked and what didn’t in the comments section.