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How to Reset the Linksys BEFCMUH4

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Have you been trying to login to the Linksys BEFCMUH4 router without any success? It might be time to consider a reset. A reset like this one is not the same thing as a reboot. When you reboot a router you are cycling the power to the device. This is done to solve minor behavioral problems that your router may be having. A reset on the other hand erases every single setting you have ever changed and returns them to factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting this device is a big step and should not be taken casually. It is a good idea to make a list of all the settings you may of changed in the past. These could include:

  • The WiFi SSID, encryption and password.
  • The router's interface username and password.
  • If this is a DSL router you need to re-enter the ISP or Internet Service Provider username and password. Call your local ISP for these details.
  • Any other settings such as port forwards or IP address changes.

Other Linksys BEFCMUH4 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys BEFCMUH4. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Linksys BEFCMUH4

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Below is an image of the back panel of the Linksys BEFCMUH4 router. The reset button has been circled for you in red.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Linksys BEFCMUH4 router.
  • Make sure the router is on.
  • Using a straightened paperclip or other similar object press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds.
  • Release the reset button. This begins the reset process. If you don't hold the reset button down for long enough you end up only rebooting the device instead of resetting it like you planned.

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

Login to the Linksys BEFCMUH4

When you are finished resetting the router you need to login using the default IP address, username and password. We have found all this information for you and included it in our Linksys BEFCMUH4 Login Guide.

Tip: Did the defaults work? If they didn't don't panic. You may of accidentally rebooted the router instead of resetting it. Go ahead and try again but this time hold the reset button down for a bit longer.

Change Your Password

Default passwords should be changed as soon as possible. These passwords are easy to guess making them terrible passwords. Use our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you create a secure password.

Tip: Worried about losing this password? Try writing it down on a piece of paper and attaching it to the bottom of the router for future reference.

Setup WiFi on the Linksys BEFCMUH4

Finally it is time to reconfigure the router back to the way you like it. This needs to include the WiFi settings. For an easy to read guide check out our Linksys BEFCMUH4 WiFi Instructions.

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Linksys BEFCMUH4 Help

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This is the reset router guide for the Linksys BEFCMUH4. We also have the following guides for the same router: