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How to Reset the Linksys RT31P2

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If you can't access your router setup pages it might be time to consider resetting the Linksys RT31P2 router back to the original factory defaults.

There seems to be a lot of confusion between a reset and a reboot. When you reboot a router you cycle the power to the device. When you reset a router you erase all settings that have been changed in the past. It then returns them to factory defaults.

Warning: I strongly recommend trying other troubleshooting methods before you continue. A reset is a big step and shouldn't be taken lightly. It is a good idea to write down all the settings you may of changed in the past. These include:

  • The router's main username and password.
  • Any port forwarding you have done.
  • IP addresses that have been changed.
  • Parental controls, DNS, etc...

Other Linksys RT31P2 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys RT31P2. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Linksys RT31P2

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Below I have found an image of the Linksys RT31P2 back panel. I have also circled the reset button for you in red.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Linksys RT31P2 router.

While the router is on take a straightened paperclip and press down on the reset button for about 5 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 planned.

Warning: DO NOT unplug or turn off the router during the reset process. Sometimes a reset can take quite a while to complete but unplugging it could permanently damage the router if done in the middle of a reset.

Don't forget a reset like the one described on this page erases every single setting you have ever changed on the device. It is strongly recommended that you exhaust other troubleshooting measures first.

Login to the Linksys RT31P2

Once you reset the Linksys RT31P2 router you will have to login to it. To accomplish this you will need the default username, IP address, and password. We have found this information for you and compiled it in our Login Guide for the Linksys RT31P2 router.

Tip: If the defaults are not working you might have not held down the reset button for long enough during the reset.

Change Your Password

The password for your router should be changed as soon as possible. Default passwords are easy to guess and not secure. Remember that a good password contains about 14-20 characters. For additional advice on creating a password check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

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

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Linksys RT31P2 Help

Be sure to check out our other Linksys RT31P2 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys RT31P2. We also have the following guides for the same router: