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Question posted by b1to92 on April 1st, 2011

How Can I Factory Reset A Linksys Wireless Router Wrt54g?

i tried holding down the reset button for 30 seconds but it still has the username and password

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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on May 6th, 2011 5:40 AM

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There is a small pin sized hole in the back of the router. Use a paper clip or ball point pen and hold down the rest button for 10-15 seconds, this will wipe out the security settings, use the following steps to set the security back up.

To setup WPA Wireless Security on your Linksys router, follow the steps below:

Setting-Up the Linksys Router to use WPA

Step 1:
Access the router’s web-based setup page.

All Linksys routers have built-in web-based setup pages that allow the user to customize settings and set up advanced properties.

NOTE: Before accessing the router’s web-based setup page, make sure the router is powered on and the computer is wired to one of the Ethernet ports on the router (1, 2, 3 or 4 ).

Accessing the Router’s Web-Based Setup Page

Step 1:
Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer.

Step 2:
Go to the Address bar and enter your router’s IP Address (“192.168.1.1” is the default IP of most Linksys routers) then press [Enter].

NOTE: If the IP address of the router has been changed, type the router’s IP address in the Address bar instead.

The router’s IP address can be changed by:

Running the router’s setup CD.
Changing it on the router’s web-based setup page.

If you forgot the router’s IP address you can:

Check the router’s IP address.
Press the Reset button at the back of the router for 30 seconds.

NOTE: This procedure will reset your router to factory defaults. Any settings on the router will be erased. The router’s IP address will be “192.168.1.1” and the username and password will be “admin” after resetting.

Step 3:
A new window will prompt for a User name and Password, type “admin” (this is the default user name and password), then click OK.

If the computer is having problems accessing the router's web based setup page, make sure the computer is connected properly to the router. ( computer needs to be hard wired via Ethernet cable)

Step 4:
When the router’s web-based setup page appears, click Wireless then click Wireless Security.

Step 5:
Look for Security Mode and select WPA-Personal.

Step 6:
Look for Encryption and select TKIP.

Step 7:
Look for Passphrase and enter “MySecretKey” or your desired WPA Key on the field. This will serve as your network key whenever you connect to your wireless network.

NOTE: Leave Group Key Renewal to 3600 seconds.

Step 8:

Click save settings

Related Linksys WRT54GL Manual Pages

User Guide - Page 2

...User Guide WRT54GL User Guide www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of the web address. and certain other countries. and/ or its affiliates in front of their respective holders. Wireless-G Broadband Router About...

User Guide - Page 3

... Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Front Panel 3 Back Panel 3 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 4 General Network Security Guidelines 4 Additional Security Tips 4 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 5 Setup > Basic Setup 5 Setup > DDNS 8 Setup > MAC Address Clone 9 Setup > Advanced Routing 10 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless > Wireless...

User Guide - Page 4

Table of Contents Avis d'Industrie Canada 28 Wireless Disclaimer 28 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 28 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 29 Appendix E: Software License Agreement 33 Software in Linksys Products 33 Software Licenses 33 Wireless-G Broadband Router ii

User Guide - Page 5

... one of security features help to reset the Router's factory defaults. After the Router has generated the SSID and WPA Personal key, the Cisco logo will flash slowly as DMZ is easy using the SecureEasySetup feature, while the color white indicates that port. The Router lets you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. A variety of its selfdiagnostic mode...

User Guide - Page 6

... 32 characters in the dictionary. Some applications may try to use linksys as your Social Security •• Password protect all computers on the network and individually password protect sensitive files. •• Change passwords on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security Wireless-G Broadband Router 4 Since you cannot physically prevent someone from other...

User Guide - Page 7

... to Automatic Configuration - DHCP Wireless-G Broadband Router 5 If you click one of the utility and each web page of the main tabs. How to your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. The first time you should be ready for use the default password admin. (You can access...

User Guide - Page 8

... Idle Time is 30 seconds. Subnet Mask This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen from the Internet. Internet Connection Type > Static IP Internet IP Address This is a service that applies to have elapsed before your ISP. PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use a permanent IP address to connect to have elapsed Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration...

User Guide - Page 9

... cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for the Router. If you want to connections in Israel only. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Connect on Demand. To use this option, the Router will work. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as you need to check the...

User Guide - Page 10

...Router's default IP address is up to each PC's interaction with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is provided by factory...by TZO, then select TZO.com. The Router can enter up , the user will vary, depending on the DDNS screen will Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration be available). If you use...

User Guide - Page 13

...Disable. Make sure this setting is 3600 seconds. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to communicate. To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you do not want to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of the...

User Guide - Page 22

...will show if the test was successful. To stop the test, click Stop. Wireless-G Broadband Router Administration > Factory Defaults 20 When you wish to view the logs, click Incoming Log or ... which you have saved will show if the test was successful. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults To reset the Router's settings to view. Click Save Settings to apply your changes. ...

User Guide - Page 23

...restore the Router's configuration file. Then follow the on the Setup tab. Wireless-G Broadband Router Administration > Factory Defaults Router Information Firmware Version This is the Router's MAC .... linksys.com. Administration > Config Management This screen is the specific name for the Router, which you want to back up the Router's configuration file, click Backup. Router Name...

User Guide - Page 25

...username and password. Router 3. You still need a cable/DSL modem and high-speed Internet connection. Make sure the wireless...The Router does not have enabled wireless security, then make WRT54GL ...Router's IP address in the following steps (these instructions. Wireless-G Broadband Router 23 Then power on both the computer and the Router. The modem does not have installed the Router...

User Guide - Page 26

...Button Reset, SecureEasySetup Cabling Type CAT5 LEDs Power, DMZ, WLAN, LAN (1-4), Internet, SecureEasySetup RF Power Output 18 dBm UPnP able/cert Able Security Features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall, Internet Policy Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access™2 (WPA2), WEP, Wireless... Storage Humidity 5 to 90%, Noncondensing Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Router 24

User Guide - Page 27

...PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ...30) days, whichever is used will find a variety of online support tools and information to assist you with a reasonably available equivalent new or refurbished Linksys... Warran WRT54GL User Guide ty Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware ...Linksys Technical Support in accordance with third party software or Wireless-G Broadband Router...

User Guide - Page 28

... was purchased by you are responsible for support services) can be repaired or replaced and returned to Linksys. Please direct all shipping and handling charges, custom duties, VAT and other items with the product you . Warranty Information Wireless-G Broadband Router 26 Repairs or replacements not covered under this limited warranty will be subject to...

User Guide - Page 35

... applicable to that software made available at the Linksys public web site at : www.linksys.com/gpl/ or Schedule 2 below . Wireless-G Broadband Router Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - This license ... applicable to which you transfer ownership of the complete Linksys product containing the Software, provided you already hold a valid license to the original software and have ...

User Guide - Page 36

... OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE Wireless-G Broadband Router Software License Agreement SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Export. U.S. Government Users. General Terms. This Agreement will always be governed by destroying...

User Guide - Page 39

...distribution is implemented by Eric Young ([email protected]). 37 If the Program does Wireless-G Broadband Router Software License Agreement not specify a version number of this section is willing to ...particular circumstance, the balance of the section is restricted in the body of this Linksys product contains open source software licensed under any such claims; NO WARRANTY 11. ...

User Guide - Page 40

...THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, Wireless-G Broadband Router Software License Agreement EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF...apply to that the following disclaimer. 2. In addition, if this Linksys product contains open source software. If this Schedule 3 will apply to all code ...

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