Linksys

Linksys EA7500 (Max-Stream AC1900)

How to Factory Reset the Linksys EA7500 (Max-Stream AC1900) Wi-Fi Wireless Router

  1. Unplug your router.
  2. Find the location of the factory reset button on your Linksys EA7500 router.
  3. Plug in your EA7500 to power it on.
  4. Press and hold in the reset button for 10 seconds.
  5. Wait 2-3 minutes until your router has fully reset and restarted.
  6. You can now reconfigure your router using the default credentials.

NOTE: If the factory (also known as hard) reset button on your Linksys EA7500 is too small to push with your finger, try using an object such as the tip of a paper clip.

This is often the best way to press the reset button on Linksys routers.

Linksys EA7500 Default Login Credentials

After performing a factory reset, your Linksys EA7500 will be restored to its default settings. Use the following credentials to access the router’s admin panel:

  • Default IP Address: 192.168.1.1
  • Default Username: admin
  • Default Password: admin

Open a web browser and navigate to 192.168.1.1 or http://myrouter.local to access the Linksys EA7500 setup wizard.

About the Linksys EA7500

The Linksys EA7500 (Max-Stream AC1900) is a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) MU-MIMO wireless router with combined speeds up to 1900 Mbps. It features a 1.0 GHz dual-core processor, three adjustable external antennas with beamforming, four Gigabit LAN ports, and one USB 3.0 port for file sharing. The EA7500 supports MU-MIMO technology for simultaneous data streaming to multiple devices and is compatible with the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app for easy setup and remote network management.

Specifications

Manufacturer Linksys
Model EA7500 (Max-Stream AC1900)
Wi-Fi Capable Yes
Reset Capabilities Factory Reset, Hard Reset, Soft Reset