There comes a time when one feels the need to reset the Linksys WiFi router. Well, many reasons might force the user to reset the Linksys router. In that scenario, there’s a risk of losing all the settings customized on the router. But, you need not worry about the same if you’ve backed up your Linksys router configuration. By doing so, you can relax and restore your Linksys router to the default factory default mode. The reason is that every WiFi configuration in addition to the Linksys router login credentials will get saved in the backup file that can be restored anytime after the reset procedure. This post talks about the entire procedure to back up and restore your Linksys WiFi router settings. Along with that, we’ve also tried to cover the Linksys router reset procedure most easily. So, read on.
Before You Back Up and Restore Linksys Router
- Power up Your Linksys Router
Begin with powering up your Linksys router. This process will involve a power socket. However, we advise you to check the condition of the power socket before attempting to power up your router. The power socket must be in the condition of supplying non-fluctuating power to your router.
- Connect Router and Modem
The next step requires you to connect your router to the modem. We would like to inform you that two options can accompany you in this process. You have the choice of picking up one. These two sources are wired and wireless. We suggest you make use of a wired source so that the communication won’t get affected by external noise or WiFi interference.
- Load a Web Browser
After you’ve established a link between your WiFi devices, you can proceed by loading a web browser of your preference on the PC. Whichever web browser is the top pick for you, make sure that it is not making use of an outdated software version to operate. Else, you might struggle to access the Linksys router login IP.
Once you are done with the aforementioned steps, you can go ahead to save a backup file of your Linksys router configuration on your PC. The next section will reveal how.
Steps to Back Up Linksys Router Configuration
- Go to the browser’s top bar i.e. the URL bar.
- Key in the Linksys router IP or the default web address.
- Hit Enter to make your way to the Linksys admin window.
- There, use the default (until not customized) password and username of your Linksys router.
- Select Log in.
- Now, select Administration and go ahead to find the Management option.
- At the bottom of the screen, click Back Up Configuration.
- A prompt asking you to save the file will welcome you.
- Select OK and specify the file location.
- Click OK.
This way, you’ll be able to back up Linksys router configuration. Now, the time to reset it is near. Thus, find and press the button mentioned Reset on the router. You’ll soon discover that the router is now functioning in the default factory mode. Now, refer to the next section to restore your Linksys router configuration.
Steps to Restore Linksys Router Configuration
- Reach the Linksys WiFi router dashboard with the aid of the default IP address.
- Make your way to the Administration section again.
- Select Factory Defaults > Restore Factory Defaults.
- Click OK on the confirmation window and you’re done.
Final Thoughts
Having a backup file of your Linksys WiFi router is an essential practice that everyone should follow. We are anticipating that the instructions given here will help you with the same. Not only this but the restoration of the backup file can also be done using the aforementioned instructions. However, you have to access the Linksys extender IP if you’ve done Linksys extender setup and want to back up and restore its settings.
