Linksys router · Reset guide
How to reset Linksys router
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Linksys publishes separate steps for its Dual-Band WiFi Router and its mesh routers. Check which you have; the hold time and menus differ.
01 · Start here
Restart before erasing your setup
- Check the model on the label. Mesh routers and the Dual-Band WiFi Router use different hold times and menus.
02 · Factory reset
How to factory reset Linksys router
Before you confirm
A reset erases all customised settings, including the network name, password and wireless security.
Dual-Band WiFi Router: web interface
Configuration → Administration → Device Reset → Factory Reset
- Log in to the web interface and select Factory Reset.
Source: Linksys: reset the Dual-Band WiFi Router to factory defaults
Mesh router: web interface
Router Settings → Troubleshooting → Diagnostics → Factory reset
- Click the Reset link under Factory reset, then confirm with Yes.
After the reset
Set up the network name, password and security again.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know a Linksys mesh router has reset?
The light gives a bright red flash, three to four faded red pulses and another bright red flash.