If you need to reset your Linksys EA2700 router back to factory settings, then this article shows you how. This is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. Turning a router off and back on again causes a reboot. However, when you reset a router you, return it back to its factory default settings.
Warning: Proceed with caution; resetting your router can be a major headache. The following settings will be changed in your router:
- The router's username and password are reset to factory defaults.
- All WiFi login information and network names are reset.
- All ISP settings will reset to default, and you may have to contact your ISP.
- Any firewall settings, parental controls, or port forwards that you have configured will be removed.
Resetting your router should be considered the last step. You should be sure that you have tried to at least recover your router password using our Router Password Finder before resorting to a router reset.
Other Linksys EA2700 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Linksys EA2700 v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys EA2700 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys EA2700 router
- Linksys EA2700 - Linksys EA2700 User Manual
- Linksys EA2700 - Linksys EA2700 Login Instructions
- Linksys EA2700 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys EA2700 router
- Linksys EA2700 - Setup WiFi on the Linksys EA2700
- Linksys EA2700 - How to Reset the Linksys EA2700
- Linksys EA2700 - Information About the Linksys EA2700 Router
- Linksys EA2700 - Linksys EA2700 Screenshots
Recover Password in Linksys EA2700
Instead of resetting your router back to factory settings, you may want to try running our Router Password Finder first.
Our Router Password Finder can recover your lost or forgotten router password without doing a full router reset, which can save you lots of time.
Router Password Finder - Automatically Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
Only after you have tried to recover your missing router username and password should you perform a full router reset.
Reset the Linksys EA2700
Usually there is a reset button located on the back or bottom of a router. A typical reset button looks like this:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. If you find a pinhole on the back of the router then that may be the reset button. You will need a paper clip to push it.
Hold the reset button down for about 10 seconds while watching the lights on the front of your router. You should notice that the blinking pattern of the lights on the front of the router changes after a few seconds. You cannot hold the button too long, and it will not hurt the router to hold the reset button down for longer than 10 seconds.
Don't forget, this step will totally reset your Linksys EA2700 router back to factory settings.
Only take this last step of fully resetting your router after you have exhausted all other troubleshooting options, such as running our Router Password Finder software, which can recover a lost router password for you.
Login to the Linksys EA2700
Now you need to log in using the factory default username and password. Just follow our EA2700 Login Guide to find all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
Be sure to change your router's default password after you get logged back in. It is a huge security risk to leave your router's password set to the factory default. You can follow our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you pick a solid 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 EA2700 Guides
This isn't our only Linksys EA2700 guide. We also have the following guides for this router.
This is the reset router guide for the Linksys EA2700 v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys EA2700 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys EA2700 router
- Linksys EA2700 - Linksys EA2700 User Manual
- Linksys EA2700 - Linksys EA2700 Login Instructions
- Linksys EA2700 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys EA2700 router
- Linksys EA2700 - Setup WiFi on the Linksys EA2700
- Linksys EA2700 - How to Reset the Linksys EA2700
- Linksys EA2700 - Information About the Linksys EA2700 Router
- Linksys EA2700 - Linksys EA2700 Screenshots