This guide shows you how to reset your Linksys WVC54GCA router. Resetting a router is different than rebooting a router. Turning a router off and back on again causes a reboot. However, when you reset a router you, return it back to its factory default settings.
Warning: This is not a step to be taken lightly. The following settings in your router will be changed:
- The router's username and password are reset to factory defaults.
- All WiFi settings are reset, including network name and password.
- Your ISP username and password will be reset, and you may have to contact your ISP.
- Any firewall settings, parental controls, or port forwards that you have configured will be removed.
A router reset should be considered the last resort when you cannot log in to your router any other way. Before you reset your router you may want to try recovering your router password with our Router Password Finder.
Other Linksys WVC54GCA Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Linksys WVC54GCA. We also have the following guides for the same router:
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- Linksys WVC54GCA - Linksys WVC54GCA User Manual
- Linksys WVC54GCA - Linksys WVC54GCA Login Instructions
- Linksys WVC54GCA - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys WVC54GCA router
- Linksys WVC54GCA - Linksys WVC54GCA Screenshots
- Linksys WVC54GCA - Information About the Linksys WVC54GCA Router
Recover Password in Linksys WVC54GCA
Before you resort to doing a full router reset, you may want to try running our Router Password Finder first.
Our Router Password Finder can recover your lost or forgotten router password without doing a full router reset, which can save you lots of time.
Router Password Finder - Automatically Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
Only after you have tried to recover your missing router username and password should you perform a full router reset.
Reset the Linksys WVC54GCA
There is usually a small reset button located on either the back or the bottom of a router. What you are looking for is something that looks like this:
Your reset button may look different, but usually they are very small. If you find a pinhole on the back of the router then that may be the reset button. You will need a paper clip to push it.
Watch the front panel lights while you hold the reset button down for at least 10 seconds. The lights on the front of the router should do something different when the reset happens. Do not worry about holding the button down too long; this is harmless.
Remember, this will totally reset your Linksys WVC54GCA router.
Be sure to only reset your router if you have tried everything else, such as running our Router Password Finder software, which can find your lost or forgotten router password for you.
Login to the Linksys WVC54GCA
Now that you have finished resetting the router, you need to login to the router interface using the default username and password. You can find all of the information that you need in our WVC54GCA Login Guide.
Change Your Password
Do not forget to change your router's default password when you log back into it. Since factory passwords are well known, it's a huge security risk to leave your router set to the default. Our Choosing a Strong Password guide can help you pick a strong password for your router.
Tip: A great place to write your new password down is on a piece of paper taped to the bottom of your router.
Other Linksys WVC54GCA Guides
If you want additional help with your Linksys WVC54GCA be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Linksys WVC54GCA. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WVC54GCA - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WVC54GCA router
- Linksys WVC54GCA - Linksys WVC54GCA User Manual
- Linksys WVC54GCA - Linksys WVC54GCA Login Instructions
- Linksys WVC54GCA - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys WVC54GCA router
- Linksys WVC54GCA - Linksys WVC54GCA Screenshots
- Linksys WVC54GCA - Information About the Linksys WVC54GCA Router