Best Ways to Reset the Linksys WRT54G Router

Be like that other Linksys router model, Linksys WRT54G wireless-G router is always unique because of their wild, future-oriented functions and even smaller size. Generally, this router is known for high-speed and smooth Internet connection, but sometimes users might experience one of the biggest problems is that they don’t know how to reset the router to the factory settings. Resetting is generally required when you forgot the password of your router or you are unable to connect to the router.

You can also consult with the expert by dialing Linksys customer support number, regarding any query related to the router you have. In this post, there are two methods outlined that help you to reset your Linksys WRT54G router.

Reset Button

In this method, you simply need to perform a ‘Soft Reset’ by pressing the button placed on the router backside. In order to reset your Linksys router, follow up the instructions for securing your router to secure your Wi-Fi network.

1. Press and hold the reset button at least 30 seconds. Now, the settings would be returned to the factory default settings, which means that any changes you had done would be erased.

2. Launch your Internet browser and type the ‘192.168.1.1’ in the address bar. Enter the login details, leave a Blank ID and type ‘admin’ as the password. Now, your router has been reset.

Using the Web Administration Pages

This is one of the methods to perform a ‘hard reset’ of the router. Have a look at the below-outlined steps:

1. Launch your Internet browser and type the default IP address of the router is ‘192.168.1.1’.

2. When prompted, enter your login details as user ID and password, if it has been changed. But if it has not, enter the default ID and ‘admin’ as the password.

3. After that, hit on the ‘Administration’ followed by the ‘Factory Defaults’ next to the ‘Restore Factory Defaults’, and hit on the ‘Yes’ option.

4. Subsequently, hit on the ‘Save Settings’ button placed at the web page bottom side. Now, you will get your wireless router has been reset.

Both are the easy methods you can use to reset Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G router. However, if you are still having same problems with your router, then try to reset the router to the factory defaults, to make the changes again. You can also call the Linksys support number in order to get help from the expert to start running the router again. If the number you have dialed is not giving any response, you can go to the Contactforhelp to acquire the alternate contact number of technicians.