How to Reset the Cisco Linksys EA2700

When you want to reset your router you first need to know the difference between a reset and a reboot. A reboot is a cycle of power to the device. When you reset the router you take all the settings and return them all to factory default settings. This page shows you how to reset the Cisco Linksys-EA2700 router back to original factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting this router can cause problems if you are not aware of what settings will be changed by resetting it. We recommend making a list of the settings you know about that will be reset. Consider the following:

The Internet name and password are reverted to factory settings.
The router setup username and password are also reverted.
If you use a DSL router you need to re-enter the ISP username and password. We recommend calling your Internet Service Provider for more information.
Have you made any other changes to your router? Anything you have changed is reverted to factory settings.

Reset the Cisco Linksys EA2700

When you want to reset the Cisco Linksys-EA2700 router you need to know where the reset button is located. For this model it can be found on the underside of the device. Check out the image below:

router reset factory settings — This is the *reset* page from your Cisco Linksys EA2700 router.

As you can see this button is quite small and recessed. We recommend taking a pin or unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds. Sometimes if you don't hold this button down for long enough it causes a reboot instead of the desired reset.

Remember a successful reset erases every personal change you have made to your router. If you want to avoid the inevitability of resetting this router you should try other troubleshooting methods first.

Login to the Cisco Linksys EA2700

The next step is to login to the Cisco Linksys-EA2700 router. Make sure to use the default IP address, username, and password from the factory. We have found this information for you and included it in our Cisco Linksys-EA2700 Login Guide.

Change Your Password

It's always a good idea to change the passwords from the default values. Use our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you if you need it.

Tip: You should write this new password down somewhere you won't lose it. If you keep this router in your home it's okay to write down this new password on a piece of paper and attach it to the bottom of the device for future reference.

Setup WiFi on the Cisco Linksys-EA2700

Finally you need to take a look at your WiFi settings. These have been reset along with everything else. You will need to personalize your SSID, create a strong Internet password, and choose the strongest encryption for your network. We recommend you use WPA2. If you want full instructions on how to do this check out our How to Setup WiFi on the Cisco Linksys-EA2700 router.

Cisco Linksys EA2700 Help

Be sure to check out our other Cisco Linksys EA2700 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Cisco Linksys EA2700. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Cisco Linksys EA2700 - How to change the IP Address on a Cisco Linksys EA2700 router

Cisco Linksys EA2700 - Cisco Linksys EA2700 Login Instructions

Cisco Linksys EA2700 - Cisco Linksys EA2700 User Manual

Cisco Linksys EA2700 - Cisco Linksys EA2700 Port Forwarding Instructions

Cisco Linksys EA2700 - How to change the DNS settings on a Cisco Linksys EA2700 router

Cisco Linksys EA2700 - Setup WiFi on the Cisco Linksys EA2700

Cisco Linksys EA2700 - Information About the Cisco Linksys EA2700 Router

Cisco Linksys EA2700 - Cisco Linksys EA2700 Screenshots