Linksys WRT54G default password is not valid after firmware upgrade

I have a Linksys WRT54G ver 6 wireless router. I just upgraded the
firmware from
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...ypage=download
(WRT54Gv5v6_v1.02.2_fw.bin), but cannot log into the router's advanced
settings using the default password.

Any thoughts? I'm trying to leave the username field blank and
"admin" for the password.

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>I have a Linksys WRT54G ver 6 wireless router. I just upgraded the
>firmware from
>http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...ypage=download
>(WRT54Gv5v6_v1.02.2_fw.bin), but cannot log into the router's advanced
>settings using the default password.
>
>Any thoughts? I'm trying to leave the username field blank and
>"admin" for the password.

That's correct. Blank user name and "admin" for password.

If the problem continues, try:
1. If you're doing this via wireless (a bad idea), verify that it's
your router that you're connecting to, not the neighbors. This is an
amazingly common problem. I suggest you use an ethernet cable for
initial configuration.
2. Flush the web browser cache on your web browser.
3. Try a different web browser. Firefox, IE6, Safari, Opera, etc.
4. Cycle the power on the WRT54G v6. Leave it off for at least 15
seconds or so. Reapply power and try again.
5. Grand reset. Punch the reset button on the back of the WRT54G v6.
Hold it down for about 30-45 seconds. Don't let go. When it's done,
do nothing for about 30 seconds while it restarts. Then, unplug the
power for about 15 seconds, reapply power, and wait about 30 seconds
for things to stabilize. That's probably overkill, but it's the only
way I know to be sure that it's reset.
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On Jul 9, 12:19 am, matthew.j.kra...@gmail.com wrote:
> I have a LinksysWRT54Gver6wireless router. I just upgraded the
> firmware fromhttp://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagena...
> (WRT54Gv5v6_v1.02.2_fw.bin), but cannot log into the router's advanced
> settings using the default password.
>
> Any thoughts? I'm trying to leave the username field blank and
> "admin" for the password.

Thanks Jeff, I'll give it a shot tonight. I am configuring from an
ethernet cable, i tried the grand reset, sort of, but when i powered
it back on, i continued to hold the reset button. This seemingly
whipped out my router software. In other words, after my attempt at a
"grand reset" when i'd go to 192.168.1.1, i wouldn't be prompted with
a login screen, rather one asking me to update my firmware. That's
when i loaded the new firmware and now, i'm getting the password
screen, but the password doesn't work. I'll give it a shot tonight
again and see where i get, i'll even try another computer...thanks for
the help

On Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:06:44 -0000, (E-Mail Removed) wrote:

>On Jul 9, 12:19 am, matthew.j.kra...@gmail.com wrote:
>> I have a LinksysWRT54Gver6wireless router. I just upgraded the
>> firmware fromhttp://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagena...
>> (WRT54Gv5v6_v1.02.2_fw.bin), but cannot log into the router's advanced
>> settings using the default password.
>>
>> Any thoughts? I'm trying to leave the username field blank and
>> "admin" for the password.

>Thanks Jeff, I'll give it a shot tonight. I am configuring from an
>ethernet cable, i tried the grand reset, sort of, but when i powered
>it back on, i continued to hold the reset button. This seemingly
>whipped out my router software. In other words, after my attempt at a
>"grand reset" when i'd go to 192.168.1.1, i wouldn't be prompted with
>a login screen, rather one asking me to update my firmware.

I've noticed this in the WRT54G v5 and v6 mutations. I don't know if
this is the way it's suppose to work or some added feature. The
offical reset to defaults cerimony is to power on, hold reset for
about 30-45 seconds, release, wait, pray, and it should just clear the
settings.

Also, if you try your method of holding down the button, and then
turning on the power, with a Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 router, it will also
wipe the firmware, requiring a TFTP firmware upload.

>That's
>when i loaded the new firmware and now, i'm getting the password
>screen, but the password doesn't work. I'll give it a shot tonight
>again and see where i get, i'll even try another computer...thanks for
>the help

Well, if the grand reset and new firmware doesn't do the trick, then
the problem can only be in your browser, browser cache, or something
similar. Try my suggestions on switching browsers or clearing the
browser cache.


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