Removing firmware

[Guest]

I was having problems with my Linksys router and downloaded an updated
firmware release from the Linksys website and now my router does not work at
all.
Is it possible to remove the firmware that was downloaded?

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

I was having problems with my Linksys router and downloaded an updated
firmware release from the Linksys website and now my router does not
work at all.
Is it possible to remove the firmware that was downloaded?

This would be an excellent question for Linksys support or a Linksys forum,
as it isn't a Windows issue.
That said, you may be able to do a hard reset on the router so you can go
back in using its default settings.

 

[Guest]

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Thanks, A

This would be an excellent question for Linksys support or a Linksys forum,
as it isn't a Windows issue.
That said, you may be able to do a hard reset on the router so you can go
back in using its default settings.

How do I do a hard reset on the router?

 

[Lem]

This would be an excellent question for Linksys support or a Linksys forum,
as it isn't a Windows issue.
That said, you may be able to do a hard reset on the router so you can go
back in using its default settings.

It depends on what you mean by "does not work at all." Improperly
installing firmware (installing the wrong file, turning power off during
the process, or otherwise) can completely disable your router -- hence
the term "bricking the router." If this is what has happened to you,
even a hard reset may not work.

On the other hand, there are methods, especially for Linksys routers, to
"de-brick" the router.

For advice and how-to directions, go to the appropriate forum at
www.linksysinfo.org (this is not a Linksys corporate site, but rather a
privately run site for and by Linksys users).