How to Reset a Linksys Router to Its Default Settings?

In this article, you are going to explore some of the easiest ways to reset a Linksys router.

You may need to reset your Linksys device if you forgot the router’s password, if a firmware update is failed, or if you want to do a fresh installation. When you perform the reset process, the router sets back to the default factory settings. It will remove all information customized by a user. 

The Linksys router can be reset in two ways -

1. Hard reset
2. Soft Reset

Reset Using the Reset Button (Hard Reset)

Look for the reset button or a small hole on the Linksys wireless router. Use a paper clip to press this button.

Press and hold the button for 10 seconds and then release. The hard reset process is completed. After reset, access the Linksys Wi-Fi Setup page to configure the settings again.

Reset Using the Web-Based Setup Page (Soft Reset)

For this method, you have to log into the Linksys web-based interface. You can do this by accessing the Linksys smart Wi-Fi router login page using www.myrouter.local.  Here are step-by-step instructions to complete the reset process.

• Connect any wireless device to the home network through either a wired or wireless connection.
• Here, we will use a wired connection to connect the computer system to the network. A wired connection is more reliable and secure than a wireless connection.
• Use an Ethernet cable and connect it from your computer to the Linksys smart Wi-Fi router.
• Next, launch an internet browser from your computer and type the web address www.myrouter.local in the address bar. Or you can use the Linksys router default IP address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of the browser and press ‘Enter’.
• Enter the default login details of the Linksys smart Wifi router and click login.
• If you have a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router then click on the link given after “To log in with your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account”.
• Enter the email address and password and click on the login button.
• Linksys BASIC home page displays, click on the Linksys router settings.
• Click on the ‘Troubleshooting’ tab and select ‘Diagnostics’. Click on ‘Factory Reset’
• The process starts once you click the ‘Reset’ button.

Go for the hard reset option if you have forgotten the admin password as you do not know the password to login to your Linksys router. In case, you face any issues during the reset process, you can contact us. Stay tuned on this website to resolves more queries related to the Linksys smart Wi-Fi router.

How to Secure Linksys Wireless Router with a Password in 6 Easy Steps?

To secure your home network against security vulnerabilities, put a password on the Linksys router. Use a strong and complex wireless password to secure your Linksys wireless router from unauthorized access. To password protect the home network; use the web interface of your Linksys router.

 Here are Easy Steps to Password Protect your Wi-Fi Network : 

 

• Step 1: Start with the connectivity of your computer. Take an Ethernet cable and connect it from the Linksys router to the LAN port of the computer. Turn on the computer and then switch on the Linksys device.

• Step 2: Now, open the web browser on your PC that you will use for the whole process. Now write http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar of the browser. Press the Enter button on your keyboard and wait for the browser to the response.

• Step 3: When a login screen appears, enter the username and password of the Linksys router. Look for the default login credentials on the printed label on the router’s back panel. Put “admin” the Linksys default password in the password field and leave the username blank. Press enter. Once you press the enter button, you will be redirected to the Linksys web management page.

• Step 4: To password protect the network, click on the Wireless button which is on the top left of the screen. After that, you will get a manual button for WiFi protected setup on the screen. Don’t follow this step if you are using the older version of the Linksys router. Now, you need to change the Network Name (SSID) as per your choice. Save the SSID name and connect again on the new SSID name.

• Step 5: Click on the “wireless security” tab again to configure the security mode for the router. Select the best security mode to keep the Linksys device secure. It is recommended to select the mixed-mode security WPA/WPA2. For the latest version of the Linksys router, select the WPA security mode in place of WEP mode. Select WPA personal and then click TKIP encryption mode. 

• Step 6: Now you need to set up the passphrase for the home network. Set a strong passphrase as per your choice with 8-63 alphanumeric characters. Once you have done, click the “Save Settings” button and save all your settings.

Now, the Linksys router is secured and will broadcast secure wireless connectivity. You can also install security software to keep your home network secure. For more queries, talk to our experts.