When the WRT54G2 Default Password Doesn’t Work
Changing a default password to something unique is crucial; this prevents unauthorized users from logging in. However, passwords are easily lost or forgotten. This might be the reason you can’t get into your router. You can reset the Linksys WRT54G2 router to its default settings to clear any customizations, leaving the router with the default password mentioned above. Here’s how:
After the Reset
Now that the router has been reset, it’s important to change the default password to something more secure. Because the reset has removed any custom settings you’d been using, you must reconfigure them. These might include wireless network settings such as the SSID and the Wi-Fi password. Page 21 of the WRT54G2 user manual (see link below) shows how to back up these configurations so that you don’t have to re-enter the information if you reset the router again. It’s done through the Administration > Config Management menu.
What to Do When You Can’t Access the WRT54G2 Router
If the default 192.168.1.1 IP address has been changed, you won’t be able to log in with that address. Instead, you’ll have to find your default gateway IP address, which you’ll use to log in to the router using the tips above. A reset is not necessary.
Linksys WRT54G2 Firmware and Manual Links
You’ll find tutorials, firmware updates, and more information about this router on the Linksys WRT54G2 Support page. Likewise, the Linksys WRT54G2 Downloads page offers the WRT54G2 manual, which applies to all three versions of the WRT54G2.
