When the Default Password Doesn’t Work
At some point during the life of your Cisco Linksys EA6500 router, the default password may have been changed. If you don’t know this password, restore the software to its default state to reactivate the default password.
How to Restore to Factory Defaults
Restore the router using a special button or sequence of actions. Here’s how it’s done on the Linksys EA6500: Change the default router password to something more secure as soon as you’re in. Then, use a free password manager so you’ll never forget your new password. Now that the Cisco Linksys EA6500 has been reset, re-enter any custom settings to re-create the setup you had before. This includes the wireless network SSID, its password, port-forwarding details, and custom DNS server settings.
If You Can’t Access Your Router
Typically, you can access the EA6500 router at its IP address, which is http://192.168.1.1. However, this address can be changed, so if you can’t access the Linksys EA6500, see our How to Find Your Default Gateway IP Address guide.
Firmware and Manual Download Links
Every support document and the most recent firmware downloads for this router are located on the official Linksys EA6500 AC1750 Support page. Both versions of this router use the same user manual, which you can download as a PDF file.
