How to Reset the Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N Router

There are many times where after you have installed and used a wireless router for some time, you may need to access the administrative settings to make some changes. Sometimes, you may have forgotten to the user ID or password to access those settings. You may also experience problems with your router, and no matter how many settings you change, you can’t get the router to work properly.

If you need to start over with your router, one solution is to reset your router back to its factory defaults. This means that you return all the settings on the router back to what they were when you first purchased and setup the router. This post will explain the two methods you can use to reset the Linksys WRT160N wireless-n router.

Using the Reset Button

The first method involves using the reset button that is located at the back of the router. It isn’t hard to reset the router this way, but does require physically being in the same location as the router.

To reset the router using the reset button, use these steps:

1. Look for the red reset button at the back of the router.
2. Press and hold the reset button for approximately 5 seconds.

Reset the Router Through the Administrative Pages

The second method involves logging into the administrative pages of your router. This can be done from anywhere that you can connect to your router. While not complex, there are a few more steps than using the reset button.

1. Log in to the router’s administrative pages.
2. Click the “Administration” menu option.
3. Next, click “Factory Defaults” from the sub-menu.
4. Click the “Restore All Settings” button on the screen.

Regardless of which method you use to reset your router, it is important to secure your router after it has been reset.