We are sorry to see you downgrading to our Classic software (non-Linksys Smart WiFi) on your Linksys Smart WiFi Router. Your Linksys Smart WiFi Router with Linksys cloud account software provides you a new way to experience your connected home and a growing ecosystem of apps. By downgrading your firmware, you are not able to take full advantage of your new Linksys Smart WiFi Router.
The steps below will guide you to properly roll back the firmware of your Linksys Smart WiFi Router to the Classic Router web interface.
Make sure that all devices (e.g. printer, hard drive, USB storage) are disconnected before starting the rollback process.
1. Download the Classic Router firmware (non- Linksys Smart WiFi) and extract the file.
You may also need to download the Classic Router Setup Software to set up the router after the rollback.
2. Disconnect the ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router.
3. Log in to the router’s web interface. To do this, enter “http://192.168.1.1” or “myrouter.local” in the address bar of your web-browser.
4. Enter the Router Password when prompted. The default password is admin. If you changed it during the initial setup, use the new password instead.
5. Click on Connectivity.
6. In the Firmware Update section, go to Manual and click Choose File. You must be connected directly behind the router in order to see the Manual option.
7. Select the firmware file you downloaded on Step 1 then click Open. Make sure you have extracted the compressed file first.
Firmware extensions may vary. The common file extensions for firmware are .bin, .img, .ssa or .bix.
8. Click Start to begin the rollback process.
9. Once the Important prompt appears, click Yes.
The firmware rollback may take up to 5 minutes. Do not power off the router or close the browser window. Wait until the router’s brand logo (for EA4500 and E4200v2) or power light (for EA2700 and EA3500) has stopped flashing.
10. Click Ok when the Router Reboot prompt appears. Once the router's brand logo or power light stops flashing, reconnect the ethernet cable (which you unplug in Step 2) to the Internet port.
11. Close the web interface and open a new one. Access the page again by entering “http://192.168.1.1” or “myrouter.local” in the address bar.
12. Enter the router’s username and password. The default username and password of Linksys routers is admin. The Classic Router web interface will now display on your screen.
13. On the Setup page, go to Administration and click the Firmware Upgrade sub-tab.
14. Uncheck the Upgrade Automatically option and click on Save Settings or Apply.
15. Click Continue to reopen the page.
Your router’s web interface is now rolled back to the Classic Router web interface.
If you experience any issues after the downgrade, you may require a reset. To reset your router, hold the Reset button on the back panel or at the bottom of the device for about 10-15 seconds. Make sure the router's brand logo (for EA4500 and E4200v2) or power light (for EA2700 and EA3500) has stopped flashing before you press the Reset button. After configuring your router, make sure you uncheck the "Upgrade Automatically" feature (follow directions on Step 14).
