Have you been trying to login to the LevelOne WBR-5400 router without success? It might be time to consider a reset. A reset is not the same thing as a reboot. When you reboot this device you are simply cycling the power to the unit. When you reset the unit you are taking all the settings you have ever changed and erasing them. Then the reset will restore all the settings back to how they were from the factory.
Warning: Resetting the LevelOne WBR-5400 router is a big step and should not be taken lightly. We highly recommend you make a list of all the settings you have ever made in the past. These settings will include:
- The router's main username and password.
- The WiFi SSID, encryption and password.
- If this is a DSL router you need to re-enter the Internet Service Provider (ISP) username and password. Call your ISP for these details.
- Have you made any other changes to your router? Anything you have changed needs to be reconfigured after the reset process is complete.
Other Level One WBR 5400 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Level One WBR 5400. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Level One WBR 5400 - How to change the IP Address on a Level One WBR 5400 router
- Level One WBR 5400 - Level One WBR 5400 User Manual
- Level One WBR 5400 - Level One WBR 5400 Login Instructions
- Level One WBR 5400 - Setup WiFi on the Level One WBR 5400
- Level One WBR 5400 - Information About the Level One WBR 5400 Router
- Level One WBR 5400 - Level One WBR 5400 Screenshots
Reset the Level One WBR 5400
Below is an image of the front panel of the LevelOne WBR-5400 router. I have circled the reset button for you in red.
While the router is on, take a straightened paperclip or other similar object and press down on the reset button for at least 5 seconds until the Status light blinks about 5 times. If you don't hold the reset button down for the full 5 seconds you might end up only rebooting the router instead of resetting it like you wanted.
Caution: Do not unplug or turn off the router during this process! Doing so could cause permanent damage to the router.
Remember a reset like this one is going to erase all personal settings. I strongly recommend exhausting your other troubleshooting methods first.
Login to the Level One WBR 5400
After you've reset the LevelOne WBR-5400 router you should log into it. This is done by using the factory default username and password. Don't know where you can find these? We have them provided for your use in our Login Guide.
Tip: If the defaults aren't working for you it could be because the reset button wasn't held down for long enough.
Change Your Password
Once you've successfully reset and logged into your router you'll want to set a new password for it. Keep in mind that this password will only protect your router settings, not your wireless network. Still, setting a strong password is always a good idea. For more help be sure to take a look through our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
Tip: Keep from losing your new password by writing it on a sticky note and putting it on the underside of your router.
Setup WiFi on the LevelOne WBR-5400
Finally you need to reconfigure the wireless settings as well. Follow our easy to read LevelOne WBR-5400 WiFi Instructions.
Level One WBR 5400 Help
Be sure to check out our other Level One WBR 5400 info that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the Level One WBR 5400. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Level One WBR 5400 - How to change the IP Address on a Level One WBR 5400 router
- Level One WBR 5400 - Level One WBR 5400 User Manual
- Level One WBR 5400 - Level One WBR 5400 Login Instructions
- Level One WBR 5400 - Setup WiFi on the Level One WBR 5400
- Level One WBR 5400 - Information About the Level One WBR 5400 Router
- Level One WBR 5400 - Level One WBR 5400 Screenshots