Dealing with Firmware Update Issues On Your Linksys Router

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction: Router Firmware Upgrade Issues

If your router is not functioning well after a firmware upgrade, you can restore its factory settings. This will replace any user-defined settings with factory defaults.

Resetting your router will clear all your home networking settings and will change all of your settings back to the defaults.

2. Linksys Router: Factory Reset

Resetting your router will clear all your home networking settings and will change all of your settings back to the defaults.

The location of the Reset button may vary for every model. Older Linksys devices may require pressing and holding the Reset button for 30 seconds to complete the reset process.

To perform a factory reset, please follow the steps below:

  1. Ensure the router is powered on.
  2. Place a paper clip into the hole on the back of the unit labeled Reset.
Rear view of router with reset button highlighted.
  1. Hold paper clip down for 10-15 seconds and release.
  2. Disconnect and reconnect the router’s power adapter.
  3. Once it fully reboots, you can use the default username and password to connect the device.

The default credentials are:

  • Username: (leave blank)
  • Password: admin

3. What's next?