Reset a Linksys Router

Don't you just hate it when you boot up your computer, open your web browser and find that you have a sluggish Internet connection or no Internet connection at all? You may need to reset your Linksys router. This article contains suggestions for resetting your router so that you can get your Internet connection up and running again.

Steps

Hard Reset

  1. Turn off your computer.
  2. Unplug or turn off your DSL/cable modem.
  3. Locate, on the back of your Linksys router, the small button that reads Reset.
  4. Straighten a paper clip and insert the end into the opening for the Reset button. Turn on or plug in your router while you hold down the Reset button. Hold the button for 30 seconds.
  5. Wait for your Power, WLAN and Internet lights to activate.
  6. Plug in or turn on your modem if it is separate from the router.
  7. Open your web browser to see if you have an Internet connection. If you still don't have an Internet connection, try restarting your computer.[1]

Soft Reset

  1. Open your browser and type "192.168.1.1/" into the address bar. This address is the default IP address for your Linksys router.
  2. Type your username and password into the fields. If you haven't changed them from their original settings, the default username and password are "admin" and "admin".
  3. Click on the Administration tab. Select Factory Defaults and click "Yes" beside Restore Factory Defaults.
  4. Click on Save Settings. Turn off your router for 10 seconds and then turn it back on to reset it.[2]

Resetting the IP Address

  1. Enter "192.168.1.1/" into your browser's address bar. Enter your username and password, or enter the default username "admin" and the default password "admin".
  2. Look for the network settings of the ISP under the setup menu. Write them down just in case you need to reenter them later. Enter the hostname and the domain name to be placed in the DNS settings.
  3. Choose the "Release and Renew" button until you find a working IP address.

Tips

  • Resetting your router will erase your configuration. If you have previously opened ports for gaming, they will be blocked again. This will also wipe out any wireless settings or other adjustments, including the password if you've set a non-default one.
  • The default settings for most routers is DHCP, NAT or some other form of automatic IP addressing. Take this into consideration if you've changed your router's settings to assign static IP addresses.
  • Depending on what service provider you use, if your router's IP address has changed during the reset, you may have to wait up to 24 hours for their servers to assign you a new IP address. During this time your connection will show as "limited or no connectivity."
  • If you continue to have trouble with your Internet connection, then contact your local Internet Service Provider.

Warnings

  • Resetting your router should be a last resort. Make sure you first try a power cycle or check your connection by opening a different browser.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Internet access
  • Linksys router
  • DSL modem

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.linksys.com/support/
  2. ↑ http://www.liutilities.com/how-to/reset-the-linksys-wireless-router/
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