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How to Reset the Linksys WPS11

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Here I will show you how to properly reset the Linksys WPS11 router.

There is a big difference between resetting a router and rebooting a router. In this guide when I refer to a reset I am talking about a full factory restore of all settings. When I refer to a reboot I am talking about a simple cycle in the power to the unit.

Warning: Resetting a router erases all your previously changed settings. I strongly recommend trying other methods of troubleshooting before you continue. I also suggest making a list of all the settings you may of changed in the past. These include:

  • The print servers main username and password.
  • The wireless settings.
  • If this is a DSL device you need to re-enter the Internet Service Provider (ISP) username and password.
  • What other settings were changed? How about port forwards or IP addresses?

Other Linksys WPS11 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys WPS11. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Linksys WPS11

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Below is an image of the back panel of the router. I have circled the reset button for you in red.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Linksys WPS11 router.

While the router is on take a straightened paperclip and press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds. This starts the reset process. If you don't hold the reset button down for long enough you might end up rebooting the router instead of resetting it like you planned.

Warning: DO NOT unplug this router while the reset is being done. If you do you may end up permanently damaging your router.

Don't forget a reset like this one erases every single setting you have ever changed in the history of the device. Please consider other methods before you continue with this reset.

Login to the Linksys WPS11

Now that the reset is complete it is time to login to your Linksys WPS11 router. You will be required to use the default login information. If you aren't sure what this is, you can check it out in our Login Guide for the Linksys WPS11 router.

Tip: Defaults not working? You might have not held down the reset button for long enough during the router reset.

Change Your Password

Make sure that you secure your router by changing the password from the default. The default password is easy to guess should be changed as soon as possible. For some helpful advice on securing your router, visit our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: Keep from losing your password by writing it down on a slip of paper and attaching it to the base of the router.

Setup WiFi on the Linksys WPS11

Now it is time to begin reconfiguring the router's settings back to how you like them. Don't forget to also configure the WiFi settings. Follow our easy to understand Linksys WPS11 WiFi Instructions to get started on securing your wireless network.

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Linksys WPS11 Help

Be sure to check out our other Linksys WPS11 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys WPS11. We also have the following guides for the same router: