Many people rely on their home router to provide a secure and reliable connection to the internet. However, over time, routers can become bogged down with data and may need to be reset. There are a few reasons why you might need to reset your Linksys router. If you’re experiencing slow speeds or intermittent connectivity, resetting the router can often fix these issues. Additionally, if you’ve recently changed your internet service provider or made changes to your home network, resetting the router can help to ensure that these changes take effect. Finally, if you suspect that your router has been compromised by a hacker, resetting it will remove any malicious software that may have been installed. While resetting a router can often seem like a daunting task, it’s usually a simple process that only takes a few minutes.
NOTE: Resetting your router to its default factory settings will also reset your router’s password. The default password is admin and no username.
This article will guide you on how to reset your router to factory defaults and change the router’s password.
Perform the following steps in order-
To reset a Linksys router-
Total Time: 2 minutes
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Ensure the router is ON.
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Using a paper clip, press the Reset button.
Press and hold the reset switch for 10-15 seconds. The power light should start blinking.
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Disconnect and reconnect the router’s power adapter.
Once it fully reboots and you see a steady power light, you can use the default username and password to connect the device.
Tools:
- Paperclip
If you’re having trouble accessing the Internet on your wireless network, it may be necessary to factory reset your Linksys router.
Although you can access your router’s interface via Wi-Fi, it is better to do it via an Ethernet connection for better security.
The default credentials are:
- Username: (leave blank)
- Password: admin
If you are still having problems changing or resetting the router’s administrative password, you may upgrade the router’s firmware. For instructions on how to update or re-flash your router’s firmware, click here.
How to reset your Linksys router password without resetting
If you forget the admin password of your router, you might not be able to make any configuration changes to the router. From a wired connection go to 192.168.1.1 and see if you can log on with a blank user ID and admin as the password. If this works, look under wireless, go into wireless security settings and you will be able to enter a new passphrase for the wireless connections.
If this fails then you will have to reset the router back to factory defaults.