If you have been trying to login to the Linksys WAP54Gv2 router without success it might be time to consider a reset.
In this guide when I use the term reset I do not mean a reboot. When you reboot something you are simply cycling the power to the unit. When you reset something you take all the settings and return them all to factory defaults.
Warning: This means every single setting you have ever changed is erased and reverted back to how it was from the factory. It's a good idea to make a list of all the settings you have changed in the past. These settings include:
- The router's main username and password are erased and reverted back to how they were from the factory.
- The WiFi settings such as the network name and password are also erased and returned to factory defaults.
- When you reset a DSL router you need to re-enter the ISP or Internet Service Provider username and password. Don't know what these are? Call your local provider.
- Any other settings like port forwards or IP address changes.
Other Linksys WAP54Gv2 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Linksys WAP54Gv2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WAP54Gv2 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WAP54Gv2 router
- Linksys WAP54Gv2 - Linksys WAP54Gv2 User Manual
- Linksys WAP54Gv2 - Linksys WAP54Gv2 Login Instructions
- Linksys WAP54Gv2 - Setup WiFi on the Linksys WAP54Gv2
- Linksys WAP54Gv2 - Linksys WAP54Gv2 Screenshots
- Linksys WAP54Gv2 - Information About the Linksys WAP54Gv2 Router
Reset the Linksys WAP54Gv2
Looking at the image below you see the reset button circled in red.
While the router is plugged in and on take a ball point pen or straightened paperclip and press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds. If you don't hold the reset button down long enough you end up only rebooting the router instead of resetting it like you wanted.
Caution: DO NOT unplug or turn off the router during the reset process. Doing so can cause permanent damage to the device.
Remember a reset like this one is erasing every single setting you have ever changed in the past. I strongly recommend trying other troubleshooting methods before you continue.
Login to the Linksys WAP54Gv2
After the reset is complete you will have to login to your Linksys WAP54Gv2 router. To accomplish this you will need the default login information, which has been included in our Login Guide for the Linksys WAP54Gv2 router.
Tip: Can't login with the defaults? You might have not held down the reset button for long enough during the router reset.
Change Your Password
Next you should change the password for your router from the default as soon as possible. Default passwords are easy to guess and not very secure. Visit our Choosing a Strong Password guide to get started on securing your router.
Tip: Keep from losing your password by writing it down on some paper and attaching it to the bottom of the router.
Setup WiFi on the Linksys WAP54Gv2
As you begin to reconfigure the router's settings, don't forget to secure your wireless network by configuring the WiFi settings. For an easy to understand guide on this important step, follow our Linksys WAP54Gv2 WiFi Instructions.
Linksys WAP54Gv2 Help
Be sure to check out our other Linksys WAP54Gv2 info that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the Linksys WAP54Gv2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WAP54Gv2 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WAP54Gv2 router
- Linksys WAP54Gv2 - Linksys WAP54Gv2 User Manual
- Linksys WAP54Gv2 - Linksys WAP54Gv2 Login Instructions
- Linksys WAP54Gv2 - Setup WiFi on the Linksys WAP54Gv2
- Linksys WAP54Gv2 - Linksys WAP54Gv2 Screenshots
- Linksys WAP54Gv2 - Information About the Linksys WAP54Gv2 Router