How to Factory Reset a Linksys Router
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Introduction
Tools You'll Need:
- A paperclip
Before You Begin:
- Be near your router.
Resetting your router will clear all your home networking settings and will change all of your settings back to the defaults.
1 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:
- Ensure the router is ON.
- Using a paper clip, push and hold the Reset button.
- Hold the reset switch for 10-15 seconds.
- Disconnect and reconnect the router's power adapter.
- 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
To start setting up your router right away
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- A paperclip
Before You Begin:
- Be near your router.
Resetting your router will clear all your home networking settings and will change all of your settings back to the defaults.
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:
- Ensure the router is ON.
- Using a paper clip, push and hold the Reset button.
- Hold the reset switch for 10-15 seconds.
- Disconnect and reconnect the router's power adapter.
- 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
To start setting up your router right away