This article covers how to reset the Motorola VT2542 router back to factory default settings. This is not the same thing as rebooting a router. Rebooting a router is simply turning it off and back on again. 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 will be changed in your router:
- The router's login credentials are reset to factory defaults.
- Your WiFi name and password are reset.
- Your ISP username and password will be reset, and you may have to contact your ISP.
- All port forwards, firewall settings, and parental controls 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. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other Motorola VT2542 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Motorola VT2542. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Motorola VT2542 - How to change the IP Address on a Motorola VT2542 router
- Motorola VT2542 - Motorola VT2542 User Manual
- Motorola VT2542 - Motorola VT2542 Login Instructions
- Motorola VT2542 - Setup WiFi on the Motorola VT2542
- Motorola VT2542 - Motorola VT2542 Screenshots
- Motorola VT2542 - Information About the Motorola VT2542 Router
Recover Password in Motorola VT2542
Instead of resetting your router back to factory settings, 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 - Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
Do not do a full router reset until after you have tried every other option to log in to your router.
Reset the Motorola VT2542
On most routers you can find a small button on the back or the bottom labeled reset. Most reset buttons look like this:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. You might find a pinhole on the back of the router that requires a paper clip to push the button hidden under it.
Keep an eye on the lights on the front of your router while holding the reset button down for about 10 seconds. The lights on the front of the router should do something different when the reset happens. You cannot hold the button too long, and it will not hurt the router to hold the reset button down for longer than 10 seconds.
Just don't forget that this will totally reset your Motorola VT2542 router.
Only take this last step of fully resetting your router after you have exhausted all other troubleshooting options, such as running our Router Password Finder software, which can recover a lost router password for you.
Login to the Motorola VT2542
Now that you have finished resetting your router, you need to log in using the default username and password from the factory. Our VT2542 Login Guide has all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
After logging in, you should really change your router's password for added security. Leaving a router password set to default is a very serious security risk. You can follow our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you pick a solid password for your router.
Tip: After creating this new password, we highly recommend writing this down on a post-it note and attaching it to the bottom of your router for future reference.
Other Motorola VT2542 Guides
This isn't our only Motorola VT2542 guide. We also have the following guides for this router.
This is the reset router guide for the Motorola VT2542. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Motorola VT2542 - How to change the IP Address on a Motorola VT2542 router
- Motorola VT2542 - Motorola VT2542 User Manual
- Motorola VT2542 - Motorola VT2542 Login Instructions
- Motorola VT2542 - Setup WiFi on the Motorola VT2542
- Motorola VT2542 - Motorola VT2542 Screenshots
- Motorola VT2542 - Information About the Motorola VT2542 Router