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How to Reset the Linksys WPS54GU2

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On this page I will explain how to properly reset the Linksys WPS54GU2 router back to factory default settings.

So many device manufacturers use the term reset to mean both a factory reset and a reboot. In this guide when I use the term reboot I will be referring to a cycle in the power to the unit. When I use the term reset I will be referring to full factory restore of all settings . This means every single setting you have ever changed in the history of this router is erased.

Warning: All your personal data is lost in this reset. I strongly recommend first trying other options to solve the problem you are having. If you still feel you need to reset the Linksys WPS54GU2 router then make a list of all the possible settings you have changed in the past. These settings include:

  • The username and password associated with the router setup pages.
  • The WiFi username and password.
  • Are you resetting a DSL router? You may need to re-enter the ISP (Internet Service Provider) username and password. Call your service Provider for these details.
  • What other settings have you changed in the past. How about forwarding ports or changed IP addresses?

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This is the reset router guide for the Linksys WPS54GU2. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Linksys WPS54GU2

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The image below is the back panel of the Linksys WPS54GU2 router. For your reference I have circled the reset button for you in red.

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This is the reset page from your Linksys WPS54GU2 router.

While the router is on take a straightened paperclip and press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds. This should start the reset process. If you don't hold the reset button down for long enough you may end up rebooting the router instead of resetting it like you wanted.

Warning: DO NOT unplug or turn off the Linksys WPS54GU2 router during the reset process. Doing so can cause permanent damage to the device.

Please remember this reset is erasing all your personal data! I strongly recommend trying other troubleshooting methods before you decide you need to reset the Linksys WPS54GU2 router.

Login to the Linksys WPS54GU2

Once the Linksys WPS54GU2 router has been reset you will need to login to it using the default IP address, password, and username. This information has been found and included in our Login Guide for the Linksys WPS54GU2 router.

Tip: Unable to login with the defaults? You might have accidentally rebooted the router instead of resetting it. Try resetting it again but hold down the reset button for a little longer this time.

Change Your Password

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. Try to make your new password unique, be 14-20 characters long, and have it again no personal information. Visit our Choosing a Strong Password guide for more useful advice on password creation.

Tip: Worried about losing your password? Try writing it down on a slip of paper and attaching it to the bottom of the router.

Setup WiFi on the Linksys WPS54GU2

Finally it is time to start re-configuring the router's settings back to how you like them. Make sure that you also configure the WiFi settings. Follow our easy to understand Linksys WPS54GU2 WiFi Instructions to get started on securing your router.

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Linksys WPS54GU2 Help

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This is the reset router guide for the Linksys WPS54GU2. We also have the following guides for the same router: