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How to Reset the Linksys WAP55AG

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Have you been trying to login to the Linksys WAP55AG router without success? It might be time to consider a reset.

In this guide when I use the term reset I am not referring to a reboot. Rebooting a router is simply cycling the power to the device. No settings are changed during a reboot. When you reset a router you lose all your personal data. A reset takes all the settings and reverts them to factory defaults.

Warning: Sometimes a reset is needed and sometimes it is not. Please try other troubleshooting methods before you decide to reset the Linksys WAP55AG router. Once you have decided to reset the Linksys WAP55AG router make a list of all the possible settings you have changed in the past. These include settings such as:

  • The router's main username and password.
  • The wireless settings such as the network name and password.
  • If you are resetting a DSL router you need to re-enter the Internet Service Provider (ISP) username and password. Call your service provider for these details.
  • Other settings you may not have thought of are port forwards or IP addresses.

Other Linksys WAP55AG Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Linksys WAP55AG. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Linksys WAP55AG

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Below is an image of the Linksys WAP55AG back panel. The reset button is on the left side. It is recessed to avoid accidental resets.

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This is the reset page from your Linksys WAP55AG router.

While the router is on take a straightened paperclip or similar object and press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds. This begins the reset process. If you don't hold the reset button for the full 10 seconds you might end up only rebooting the router instead so be careful.

Warning: DO NOT unplug or turn off the router during the reset process. Doing so could cause permanent damage to the device.

Remember this reset is going to erase every single setting you have ever changed during the lifetime of this router. I strongly recommend trying other troubleshooting methods before you decide to reset.

Login to the Linksys WAP55AG

Following the router reset, you will need to login to your Linksys WAP55AG router. This can be done by using the default IP address, password, and username. This information can be found in our Login Guide for the Linksys WAP55AG router, be sure to check it out.

Tip: Unable to login with the defaults? The router might have not been properly reset. Try resetting it again, but this time hold down the reset button for a little longer.

Change Your Password

The password for your router should be changed from the default as soon as possible. In order to keep your router secure, avoid using personal information in your password and try to make it unique. Visit our Choosing a Strong Password for helpful advice on making a secure password.

Tip: Avoid losing your new password by writing on a piece of paper and attaching it to the underside of the router.

Setup WiFi on the Linksys WAP55AG

Finally, it is time to start re-configuring the router's settings back to how you like them. Don't forget to also configure the WiFi settings. Follow our Linksys WAP55AG WiFi Instructions to get started on securing your wireless network.

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Linksys WAP55AG Help

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This is the reset router guide for the Linksys WAP55AG. We also have the following guides for the same router: