This guide shows you how to reset your Linksys E4200 router to factory default settings. This is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. Every time your router loses power it reboots. However, when you reset a router you, return it back to its factory default settings.
Warning: Before you continue, there are a few things you need to know. The following settings in your router will be changed:
- The router's login credentials are reset to factory defaults.
- Your WiFi login, password, and network name are reset.
- All ISP settings will reset to default, and you may have to contact your ISP.
- Any firewall settings, parental controls, and port forwards that you have configured will be removed.
A router reset should be considered the last resort when you cannot log in to your router any other way. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other Linksys E4200 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Linksys E4200 2.1.41.162351. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys E4200 router
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - Linksys E4200 User Manual
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - Linksys E4200 Login Instructions
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys E4200 router
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - Setup WiFi on the Linksys E4200
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - How to Reset the Linksys E4200
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - Information About the Linksys E4200 Router
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - Linksys E4200 Screenshots
Recover Password in Linksys E4200
If you are resetting your router because you forgot your router password, then you should try running our Router Password Finder first.
Router Password Finder can save you a ton of time by recovering your lost or forgotten router password instead of doing a full router reset.
Router Password Finder - Lost or Forgotten Router Password Recovery Tool
Just keep in mind that a router reset should be done as the last resort when you are unable to login to your router.
Reset the Linksys E4200
Most of the time you can find a small reset button located on either the back or the bottom of a router. Look at your router and try to find something that looks like this:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. You might find a pinhole on the back of the router that requires a paper clip to push the button hidden under it.
Watch the lights on the front of your router and hold the reset button down for about 10 seconds. After a few seconds the lights should blink differently. When this happens, the reset is complete. Do not be concerned about holding the reset button down too long. It will not hurt anything.
Keep in mind that this will completely reset your Linksys E4200 router.
This last step should only be taken if you have tried everything else, such as using our Router Password Finder software, which can recover lost or forgotten router passwords.
Login to the Linksys E4200
After you are finished resetting your router, you need to login in using the original factory username and password. Our E4200 Login Guide has all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
After logging in to your router for the first time, you need to change your router's password. Leaving a router password set to default is a very serious security risk. Our Choosing a Strong Password guide talks about choosing a strong password for your router.
Tip: After creating this new password, we highly recommend writing this down on a post-it note and attaching it to the bottom of your router for future reference.
Other Linksys E4200 Guides
If you want additional help with your Linksys E4200 be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Linksys E4200 2.1.41.162351. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys E4200 router
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - Linksys E4200 User Manual
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - Linksys E4200 Login Instructions
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys E4200 router
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - Setup WiFi on the Linksys E4200
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - How to Reset the Linksys E4200
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - Information About the Linksys E4200 Router
- Linksys E4200 1.0.00 - Linksys E4200 Screenshots