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How to Reset the Cisco WRVS4400N

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With this guide I will show you how to reset the Cisco WRVS4400Nv2 router back to it's original factory defaults. This is not the same thing as rebooting a router. To reboot a router is to cycle the power to the device. To do this manually you unplug the power source, wait about 30 seconds, then plug it back in. To reset a router you erase every personal setting you have made and return them all to factory default settings.

Warning: Resetting this router is a big step. Make sure you understand the consequences of this. Consider the following:

  • The router's username and password are reset to factory defaults.
  • The Internet name or SSID and Internet password are reverted to factory settings.
  • The ISP username and password need to be re-entered in order to use the Internet again. To find out what this call your local Internet Service Provider.
  • If you have made any other changes you need to write these down so you can reconfigure them later.

Other Cisco WRVS4400N Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Cisco WRVS4400N v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Cisco WRVS4400N

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Now that you have decided to reset the Cisco WRVS4400Nv2 router you need to know where the reset button is located. Take a look at the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Cisco WRVS4400N router.

Take the tip of a sharp pencil or pen and press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds. If you don't hold this button down for the entire amount of time you end up simply rebooting the router instead of resetting it like you wanted.

Please remember that this erases every setting you have ever made to your router. If you want to avoid this you need to try other troubleshooting methods first.

Login to the Cisco WRVS4400N

Once you have finished resetting the router you need to login to the device using the appropriate default login information. This is in our Cisco WRVS4400Nv2 Login Guide.

Change Your Password

It's now a good idea to change your password. That default password you just used is a very weak password. If you need help making a new password check out our guide titled Choosing a Strong Password.

Tip: To avoid losing this password you could write it down on a post it note and attach it to the bottom of the router for the next time you need it.

Setup WiFi on the Cisco WRVS4400Nv2

It is now time to check on the wireless settings. This includes the SSID, the Internet password, and the security method. We recommend using WPA2 with a strong password. Step-by-step instructions can be found here in our How to Setup WiFi on the Cisco WRVS4400Nv2 router.

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Cisco WRVS4400N Help

Be sure to check out our other Cisco WRVS4400N info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Cisco WRVS4400N v2. We also have the following guides for the same router: