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How to Reset the Asus WL-520GC

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In this guide I will show you how to reset the Asus WL-520GC router back to factory defaults. The words reset and reboot get mixed up a lot. Rebooting a router only refers to cycling the power by turning the router off and back on again. Resetting the router has more consequences. Every change ever made to this router is restored back to factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting this router can cause a lot of problems if you don't know what changes. Below we have a partial list of some of the things that change.

  • The WiFi settings are reverted back to factory settings. This includes the SSID, password, and even the security method.
  • The router's interface username and password are returned to factory settings.
  • If you use DSL you must re-enter the ISP username and password in order to not disrupt your Internet connection. Call your ISP for more details.
  • Finally any settings you have changed will be changed back to default. This could be firewall settings or maybe port forwards for that favorite game.

Other Asus WL-520GC Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Asus WL-520GC. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Asus WL-520GC

You have read through the warnings and decided that resetting the router is the way to go. First DO NOT turn your router off. Unplugging or turning off your router could cause permanent damage.

Now where is your reset button? Normally it is found on the back panel of the device. We have found it's location for you and circled it in red for you in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Asus WL-520GC router.

While the router is on use an unwound paperclip or other similar object to press and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds.

Don't forget that resetting the Asus WL-520GC router will erase everything you have done to personalize the router. Make sure to try other troubleshooting methods first.

Login to the Asus WL-520GC

After you have successfully reset the router you need to login using the default username and password associated with the Asus WL-520GC. We have found these for you and included them in our Login Guide for the Asus WL-520GC.

Change Your Password

Right after logging into this router we recommend changing the default password. Never leave a password as the default as this can be found out very easily. Snoopers know where to find a router's default passwords. If you have trouble coming up with new passwords check out this Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: As long as your router is not in public place it's okay to write this password down on a sticky note and attach it to the bottom of the router for future reference.

Setup WiFi on the Asus WL-520GC

The last setting we will cover in this guide is the WiFi security. Don't forget that your WiFi settings have also been reset. You need to reconfigure the SSID, password, and security method. For step-by-step instructions check out this guide titled How to Setup WiFi on the Asus WL-520GC.

Asus WL-520GC Help

Be sure to check out our other Asus WL-520GC info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Asus WL-520GC. We also have the following guides for the same router: