In this article, you will learn how to reset your Linksys WVC11B back to factory settings. This is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. Turning a router off and back on again causes a reboot. A Router Reset completely erases the router and returns it to factory settings.
Warning: Make sure that you fully understand the following before resetting your router. The following settings will be changed in your router:
- The router's login and password 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.
- All port forwards, firewall settings, and parental controls that you have configured will be removed.
Resetting your router should be considered the last step. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other Linksys WVC11B Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Linksys WVC11B. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WVC11B - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WVC11B router
- Linksys WVC11B - Linksys WVC11B User Manual
- Linksys WVC11B - Linksys WVC11B Login Instructions
- Linksys WVC11B - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys WVC11B router
- Linksys WVC11B - Setup WiFi on the Linksys WVC11B
- Linksys WVC11B - Linksys WVC11B Screenshots
- Linksys WVC11B - Information About the Linksys WVC11B Router
Recover Password in Linksys WVC11B
Before you resort to doing a full router reset, 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 - Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
A router reset should be the last thing you try if you are unable to login.
Reset the Linksys WVC11B
Usually there is a reset button located on the back or bottom of a router. Most reset buttons look like this:
Reset buttons are usually tiny. Yours may look slightly different than this. You may need a paper clip to push the reset button.
Keep an eye on the lights on the front of your router while holding the reset button down for about 10 seconds. After a few seconds the lights should blink differently. When this happens, the reset is complete. It is harmless to hold the reset button too long.
Don't forget, this step will totally reset your Linksys WVC11B router back to factory settings.
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 WVC11B
Now you need to log in using the factory default username and password. Our WVC11B 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. 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 post-it note and stick it to the bottom of your router.
Other Linksys WVC11B Guides
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This is the reset router guide for the Linksys WVC11B. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WVC11B - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WVC11B router
- Linksys WVC11B - Linksys WVC11B User Manual
- Linksys WVC11B - Linksys WVC11B Login Instructions
- Linksys WVC11B - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys WVC11B router
- Linksys WVC11B - Setup WiFi on the Linksys WVC11B
- Linksys WVC11B - Linksys WVC11B Screenshots
- Linksys WVC11B - Information About the Linksys WVC11B Router