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How to Reset the Linksys BEFSR41

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Have you been trying to login to the Linksys BEFSR41 router without success? It might be time to try a reset. Now a reset is not the same thing as a reboot. When you reboot a router you cycle the power to the unit. When you reset a router you take all the settings and return them to factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting this router is a big step and should not be taken lightly. We strongly recommend making a list of all the possible settings you have changed in the past. Some of these settings will be:

  • the router's main username and password.
  • Have you made any other changes to this device? If so go ahead and write these down as well.

Other Linksys BEFSR41 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys BEFSR41 v1. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Linksys BEFSR41

Below you can see the reset button for the Linksys BEFSR41 router. I have circled it for you in red.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Linksys BEFSR41 router.

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

Caution: Do not unplug or turn off the router during this process! Doing so could result in permanent damage.

Remember a reset like this one is erasing every single setting you have ever changed in the past. We strongly recommend trying other troubleshooting methods before you decide on a reset.

Login to the Linksys BEFSR41

After the reset is complete you need to login using the default values. This means using the factory given IP address, username and password. We have all this information for you on our Linksys BEFSR41 Login Guide.

Tip: If those default values didn't work it is quite possible you didn't hold the reset button down for long enough. Try again but hold the reset button down for a bit longer this time.

Change Your Password

A default password is an easy password to remember. An easy password to remember is a terrible password. Change this immediately! If you need help or just a refresher course on passwords read our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: If you want to avoid losing this new password you can do many things. One is to write it down on a sticky note and attach it to the bottom of the router for next time.

Linksys BEFSR41 Help

Be sure to check out our other Linksys BEFSR41 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys BEFSR41 v1. We also have the following guides for the same router: