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How to Reset the Linksys BEFW11P1

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This guide will cover how to properly reset the Linksys BEFW11P1 router back to factory defaults. Before I begin however I need to explain the difference between a reset and a reboot. When you reboot a router you simply are cycling the power to the unit. No settings are changed during a reboot. When you reset a router you take every setting that has ever been changed and revert them back to the way they were when the router was new.

Warning: A reset should only be done after other troubleshooting techniques have failed to work. It is also a good idea to create a list of all the possible settings you have changed in the past as they will all be erased. These settings could include:

  • The router's main username and password.
  • The Internet information such as SSID, encryption and password.
  • If this is a DSL router you need to re-enter the Internet Service Provider username and password. Call your ISP for these details.
  • Are there any other settings you have changed? How about IP addresses or port forwarding?

Other Linksys BEFW11P1 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys BEFW11P1. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Linksys BEFW11P1

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Take a look at the image below. I have circled the reset button for you in red.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Linksys BEFW11P1 router.
  1. Turn the router off.
  2. Press the reset button.
  3. Turn the router on.
  4. Press the reset button.

Remember this reset is a big step and should not be taken lightly. Resetting this router erases all settings you have changed in the past. We strongly recommend trying other methods of troubleshooting before you continue.

Login to the Linksys BEFW11P1

After the reset is finished you need to login to the Linksys BEFW11P1 router using the default values from the factory. We have collected this default information for you in our Linksys BEFW11P1 Login Guide.

Tip: If the default information didn't work it is possible that the reset button wasn't held down long enough to reset the router. Try again, but hold down the reset button for a little longer.

Change Your Password

The default password that you just used to access the router should be changed as soon as possible to keep your router secure. Try to make an original password. If you need help on creating a password, check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

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

Setup WiFi on the Linksys BEFW11P1

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Linksys BEFW11P1 Help

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This is the reset router guide for the Linksys BEFW11P1. We also have the following guides for the same router: