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How to Reset the Linksys SPA-2102

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If you are on this page it is most likely because you want to reset the Linksys SPA-2102 phone adapter and need help. On this page I will describe how to reset the Linksys SPA-2102 back to factory defaults.

A reset is not the same thing as a reboot. When you reboot a router you are only cycling the power to the device. When you reset the Linksys SPA-2102 you are taking all the settings and returning them all to factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting the Linksys SPA-2102 router is a big step. Please understand all your personal data will be lost. You need to do a complete factory restore of all settings. It is a good idea to make a list of all the possible settings you have changed in the past. Some of these may include:

  • Changing the DNS servers.
  • IP addresses that you changed in the past.
  • Port forwarding.
  • Speed dial settings.

Other Linksys SPA-2102 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys SPA-2102. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Linksys SPA-2102

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To reset the Linksys SPA-2102 you might need the password from your Internet Service Provider. You will need to call them for the password in order to reset the Linksys SPA-2102.

To enter the password you need to use the keypad of the phone connected to the Linksys SPA-2102 phone adapter. Use the keypad as follows:

  • upper or lower case a,b,c press 2
  • upper or lower case d,e,f press 3
  • upper or lower case g,h,i press 4
  • upper or lower case j,k,l press 5
  • upper or lower case m,n,o press 6
  • upper or lower case p,q,r,s press 7
  • upper or lower case t,u,v press 8
  • upper or lower case w,x,y,z press 9
  • all other characters press 0

Once you have entered in the ISP password use the keypad to enter 73738

To confirm this you need to type in 1. If you want to cancel type * on your keypad.

Wait until you hear Option Successful then hang up.

At this point the device will reset then reboot. When it is finished the Linksys SPA-2102 will be reset to factory defaults.

Warning: DO NOT interrupt a reset. Doing so could cause permanent damage to the device.

Remember a reset like this one erases all personal data on the device. I recommend trying other troubleshooting methods before you decide to reset.

Login to the Linksys SPA-2102

Now that you have reset your Linksys SPA-2102 router you will need to login to it. To accomplish this you will need to use the default login values from the factory. Not sure what these are? Check them out in our Linksys SPA-2102 Login Guide.

Change Your Password

To keep your router secure you should change the default password as soon as possible. Try to make your password unique and have it be abotu 14-20 characters. If you need any additional advice on making a good password, visit our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: Keep from losing your password by writing it down on a paper and attaching it to the underside of the router.

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Linksys SPA-2102 Help

Be sure to check out our other Linksys SPA-2102 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys SPA-2102. We also have the following guides for the same router: