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How to Reset the Asus WL-530g

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In this guide you will learn how to reset the Asus WL-530gv2 router. A router reset or restore is not the same thing as a router reboot. Rebooting a router is cycling the power by turning the device off and back on again. Resetting the router has a lot more consequences. A reset takes all your configurations and reverts them back to the default settings.

Warning: A router reset could cause a lot of problems for you if you don't know what to expect. Please consider the following before continuing:

  • The router's main username and password are reverted to factory settings.
  • The WiFi settings are returned to default as well. This includes the SSID, security method, and password. You will need to re-configure these.
  • If you use a DSL router you need to re-enter the ISP username and password. You could lose Internet connection if you don't do this. Contact your ISP for more information.
  • Any settings you have changed in the past are erased. This could include port forwards, or maybe IP address changes.

Other Asus WL-530g Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Asus WL-530g v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Asus WL-530g

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Step one is to keep your router on during the reset process. Don't unplug or turn off the Asus WL-530gv2 router as that could cause permanent damage to the device.

Step two is finding the tiny recessed reset button. This is normally found on the back panel. In this case the reset button is titled Restore. We have circled it's location for you in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Asus WL-530g router.

Step three, take an unwound paperclip or similar sharp object and press and hold the reset/restore button for about 10 seconds.

This reset will erase any changes you have made to this router. Resetting the Asus WL-530gv2 router should only be done after you have exhausted other troubleshooting methods.

Login to the Asus WL-530g

After you have finished resetting the router you need to login using the default IP address and default username/password. We have found this information for you and added them to the Login Guide for the Asus WL-530gv2.

Change Your Password

Once you have successfully logged into the Asus WL-530gv2 router you should change the default password. It's never a good idea to leave a password as the default. Try using our Choosing a Strong Password guide for useful tips and ideas.

Tip: If you don't keep your router in a public place it's okay to write this new password down on a slip of paper and attach it to the bottom of the router.

Setup WiFi on the Asus WL-530gv2

The last setting we will discuss in this guide is the WiFi settings. It's easy to forget that these settings have been reset as well. Your SSID needs to reconfigured. You need to pick the security method that works for your devices and you need to re-enter a password for your Internet connection. We have a great guide covering all this titled How to Setup WiFi on the Asus WL-530gv2.

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This is the reset router guide for the Asus WL-530g v2. We also have the following guides for the same router: