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How to Reset the Linksys AG300

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Have you tried to login to the Linksys AG300 router without any success? It might be time to consider a reset.

In this guide when I refer to resetting a router I am not meaning a reboot. When you reboot a router you are cycling the power to the unit. When you reset a router you are taking all the settings and returning everyone of them back to factory defaults.

Warning: Don't reset your router as soon as you have a little trouble with your router. We strongly recommend trying other troubleshooting methods before you begin this reset. It's also a good idea to make a list of all the possible settings you have changed in the past. Some of these might include include:

  • the router's main username and password.
  • any port forwarding you have done in the past.
  • any IP addresses you have changed.
  • parental controls you have in place.

Other Linksys AG300 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys AG300. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Linksys AG300

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Below is an image of the side panel of the Linksys AG300 router. I have circled the reset button for you in red. This tiny button is more of a pinhole than a button. It is made this way to avoid accidental resets.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Linksys AG300 router.

While the router is on, take a straightened paperclip and press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds. If you don't hold this button down for long enough you end up only rebooting the router instead of resetting it like you intended.

Warning: Do not turn off or unplug the router during the entire reset process. Doing so could cause irreparable damage to the device.

Don't forget a reset like this one erases every single setting you have ever changed in the past. We strongly advise you to try other methods of troubleshooting before you continue.

Login to the Linksys AG300

After the reset is complete you need to login to the Linksys AG300 router. To do this after a reset you need to use the default values from the factory. Here at setuprouter.com we have compiled all that information for you. Check it out in our Linksys AG300 Login Guide.

Tip: If the defaults didn't work it is possible you didn't hold the reset button down for long enough. Try again but hold the rest button down for a little longer.

Change Your Password

The next step is changing the default password you just used to access the router interface. Change it to something original. If you need a little extra help check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: To avoid losing this password try writing it down on a piece of paper and attach it to the bottom of the router.

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Linksys AG300 Help

Be sure to check out our other Linksys AG300 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys AG300. We also have the following guides for the same router: