Simple Instructions for Resetting Wireless Router Password
In a time when no network and device is secure, it is justified if you put a password to safeguard yours. However, passwords are not that easy to remember, especially for someone who has the memory of a goldfish. These days, we have been receiving complaints that users are unable to retrieve the password of their routers. In case you are amongst them, you might have tried resetting wireless router password, right?
Yes? Well, we are sure that you would have failed while attempting to do so. The reason being, it is not technical possible to reset the password of a router, for most brands at least, like Linksys, Netgear, and much more. Thus, if you are using a Linksys router, resetting its password is only possible if you reset the device itself. Now, the main thing is, how to reset the Linksys router? You should read the steps given below for the same.
How to Reset Linksys Wireless Router?
1. Disconnect the Ethernet Cable
Commence the reset process by disconnecting the Ethernet cable connecting the Linksys wireless router and the modem. Take our advice and do so carefully. Otherwise, you will end up damaging the ports on the devices and if that happens, then reconnecting the networking devices will become very hard for you.
2. Hit the Reset Button on Router
As soon as you have disconnected your devices, locate the RESET BUTTON. For your information, based on the model that is being used, the placement of the reset button may differ. On some devices, it is placed at the back panel, and on some, it is on the side panel. Thus, look keenly. Once you find it, put a paper clip to use for pressing it.
3. Observe the Router LED Lights
Once you have pressed the reset button, hold on for about 10 SECONDS. This will give enough time to your networking device to reset. Observe the POWER LED LIGHT located on the router while you are pressing the button. After a while, you will see that the LED light is flashing or blinking. This is your indication that you need to release the button.
4. Reboot the Linksys WiFi Router
At last, you ought to disconnect the router from the electrical outlet and keep it unplugged for more than 30 SECONDS. Once the given time runs out, plug the Linksys wireless router back into its wall socket and hold on. Soon the POWER LED LIGHT will become GREEN. This signifies that your networking device has gotten powered on properly.
What After Resetting Wireless Router Password?
Once you are done resetting wireless router password, it is recommended that you reconfigure the settings. In simple words, you need to reconfigure the wireless devicefrom the very start. For this, you ought to read these instructions:
- Establish a connection again between the router and modem with the usage of an Ethernet cable. See to it that the cable is tightly connected to the ports.
- Now, ensure that your PC is well connected to the network of the Linksys wireless router. This can be done with any connection source you prefer.
- Once you have accessed a new tab in the browser, enter either myrouter.local or 192.168.1.1 and press the ENTER key on the keyboard.
- Do not just read but also accept the LICENSE TERM Sand then, click the NEXT. This will take you further with the process. Soon the screen will shift.
- The next screen has a checked box which says that the firmware will automatically get updated in future. You can uncheck the box if you want to control the update.
- Select the NEXT button and hold on for some time. Enter the desired WIFI NAME as well as PASSWORD in the fields which are provided. Click the CONTINUE button.
- Create a new router password and leave a hint. The hint will act as a reminder of the password in the future if it skips your mind.
- Soon the YOUR ROUTER IS SET UP message will pop up on your screen. This signifies that you have successfully set up your networking device.
In this manner, you will be done setting up your Linksys router using the router login details. Now, you can change the settings of the device. To learn about all the settings which can be tweaked, take our advice, and read the information given in the manual.
Summing Up
Here sums up the blog post written on the steps discussing the process of resetting wireless router password. We are expecting that you were successfully able to restore your networking device, belonging to any brand to the default factory settings to reset the password. In case, you did, pat yourself on the back. After setting up the networking device, it is suggested that you change the default password and make it secure.
