This is the reset guide for the Linksys SRW2008 router. A router reset is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. Unplugging a router from the wall reboots it. This is different from a reset because a reset completely erases all settings from the router.
Warning: Before you continue, there are a few things you need to know. The following settings will be changed in your router:
- The router's username and password are reset.
- Your WiFi login, password, and network name are reset.
- If your router has any ISP settings they will be removed, and you will have to contact your ISP.
- Any firewall settings, parental controls, and 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 SRW2008 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Linksys SRW2008. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys SRW2008 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys SRW2008 router
- Linksys SRW2008 - Linksys SRW2008 User Manual
- Linksys SRW2008 - Linksys SRW2008 Login Instructions
- Linksys SRW2008 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys SRW2008 router
- Linksys SRW2008 - Linksys SRW2008 Screenshots
- Linksys SRW2008 - Information About the Linksys SRW2008 Router
Recover Password in Linksys SRW2008
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 is designed from the ground up to help you recover your forgotten router username and password, which can save you a lot of time.
Router Password Finder - Lost or Forgotten Router Password Recovery Tool
Do not do a full router reset until after you have tried every other option to log in to your router.
Reset the Linksys SRW2008
On most routers you can find a small button on the back or the bottom labeled reset. Most reset buttons look like this:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. Sometimes the button is under a pinhole, and you need a paper clip to push it.
Keep an eye on the lights on the front of your router while holding the reset button down for about 10 seconds. The lights on the front of the router should do something different when the reset happens. It is harmless to hold the reset button too long.
Remember, this will erase everything you have previously done to this Linksys SRW2008 router.
Be sure to only reset your router if you have tried everything else, such as running our Router Password Finder software, which can find your lost or forgotten router password for you.
Login to the Linksys SRW2008
Now that you have finished resetting the router, you need to login to the router interface using the default username and password. Just follow our SRW2008 Login Guide to find all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
After logging in, you should really change your router's password for added security. It is a huge security risk to leave your router's password set to the factory default. If you need help coming up with a strong password, check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.
Tip: Write your new password down on a note and tape it to the bottom of your router for future reference.
Other Linksys SRW2008 Guides
If you want additional help with your Linksys SRW2008 be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Linksys SRW2008. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys SRW2008 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys SRW2008 router
- Linksys SRW2008 - Linksys SRW2008 User Manual
- Linksys SRW2008 - Linksys SRW2008 Login Instructions
- Linksys SRW2008 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys SRW2008 router
- Linksys SRW2008 - Linksys SRW2008 Screenshots
- Linksys SRW2008 - Information About the Linksys SRW2008 Router