When I reset the router model WRT54G and it resets the password back to the factory settings, is the password the same for all routers. I no longer have the manual

you'll find a reset button at the back, using a paper clip or similar press it for more than 5 secs, release when the power led blinks. the router should get back to its factory defaults

good luck,
Majdi

Reset Button

Note:

Resetting the router to the factory defaults will delete any changes you have made to the router, including any security settings. This should be used as a last resort.
The first method involves simply pressing a button located on the back of the router. The image below (courtesy of Linksys) shows where the button is located.

Linksys WRT54G Reset Button Location
To reset your router, use the following steps:

1. Press the reset button for 30 seconds.
The settings should now be returned to the factory default settings, meaning any changes you had made would be deleted.

2. Open up your Web browser and enter "192.168.1.1′ in the address bar.
3. For the login, leave a blank ID and enter "admin" as the password.

The router has now been reset. Follow the steps in Securing Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router to secure your router and create a good wireless network security.
Through the Web Administration PagesThe second method involves logging into the Web administration pages of the router. Use the following steps to reset the router using this method:

1. Open your Web browser and enter the IP address of your router. By default, the address is "192.168.1.1′.
2. Enter your user ID And password when prompted. Hopefully this has been changed, but if it hasn't, the default is no ID and "admin" as the password.
3. At the top of the Web page, click "Administration" and then "Factory Defaults".
4. Beside "Restore Factory Defaults", click "Yes".
5. Now click the "Save Settings" button at the bottom of the Web page.

Your WRT54G wireless router should now be reset to the factory defaults. Ensure you follow the steps outlined in Securing Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router to secure your router and maintain your wireless network security.
SummaryThis post has provided two methods you can use to reset your Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G router. If you are having problems with your router, try resetting the router to the factory defaults, and then make the changes again and see if the router starts working again.

Perform a Linksys reset:

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If you forgot password of your router..Do not worry...

Press tiny reset button on the back of you router..It will restore all configuration to factory default mode...

the default username is admin & password is bank (no password)..

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Sandeep

You are going to have to preform a factory reset. Doing this will erase all of your settings and disconnect all your devices.
All you need to do is press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds.

Once you do this you are going to need to reset up your linksys device. See the guide at linksys-wrt54g-wireless-router/">http://technicallyeasy.net/2007/09/securing-linksys-wrt54g-wireless-router/

If you lost your password/forgot what you set it to, you will have to factory/hard reset your router back to factory default settings and set everything back up again. Just make sure you keep your password somewhere safe so you don't lose it again.

To hard reset (Factory Reset) your router (The best method), use the following steps:

The following procedure will clear out the NVRAM and set your router back to default values:

1. With the router powered on, press and hold the reset button on back of unit for 30 seconds
2. Without releasing the reset button, unplug the unit and hold reset for another 30 seconds
3. Plug the unit back in STILL holding the reset button a final 30 seconds.

This procedure should be done BEFORE and AFTER every firmware upgrade/downgrade.
Do not use configuration restore if you change firmware builds (different svn build numbers).

The default login for your router's control panel/settings manager is as follows:

Username: Not required /Admin/Administrator (Try all three. One should definitely work)
Password: admin (Case Sensitive)

Also the default access IP of WRT54G is 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.15.1 (Depending on version) so after you hard reset the router and get it booted back up, you should be able to access the router via:

http://192.168.1.1
http://192.168.15.1

I hope this helps. I know it's probably not the answer you wanted, but unfortunatly you won't be able to retrieve or change your password without having the password or hard resetting your router back to factory defaults and set it back up (Sometimes good to do anyway every once in a while).

Also, just as an extra tip/hint, I'm going to lead you in the direction to turn that $60 router into a $600 router (Theoretically speaking) just by using a custom firmware called DD-WRT which unlocks TONS of options and is faster and much more stable than the factory firmware.

You can find DD-WRT here:

http://www.dd-wrt.com

Enjoy!

Best Regards,

James

check if router have reset hole in the back side

To reset your router, use the following steps:

1. Press the reset button for 30 seconds.
The settings should now be returned to the factory default settings, meaning any changes you had made would be deleted.

2. Open up your Web browser and enter “192.168.1.1′ in the address bar.
3. For the login, leave a blank ID and enter “admin” as the password.

The router has now been reset. Follow the steps in Securing Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router to secure your router.
Through the Web Administration Pages The second method involves logging into the Web administration pages of the router. Use the following steps to reset the router using this method:

1. Open your Web browser and enter the IP address of your router. By default, the address is “192.168.1.1′.
2. Enter your user ID And password when prompted. Hopefully this has been changed, but if it hasn’t, the default is no ID and “admin” as the password.
3. At the top of the Web page, click “Administration” and then “Factory Defaults”.
4. Beside “Restore Factory Defaults”, click “Yes”.
5. Now click the “Save Settings” button at the bottom of the Web page.

Your WRT54G wireless router should now be reset to the factory defaults

This answer is not specific to your router but, most wireless router have a 'reset' button on the back. You need to have physical access to the router. It cannot be done remotely. You will probably have to insert a pin or paperclip through a small hole in the back to reset it. You will lose all settings. Then you can log into the router, using the default settings, and set a new password.

Resetting router will revert back to factory default settings. If you had special settings then you will have to set those back up.

Default password to get into the Linksys routers. Username is blank, password is admin.

You will have to setup the wireless portion again after reset.