Some time ago I wrote a post titled Securing D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router. In that post I outlined the steps needed to secure that particular wireless router.
More recently I wrote another post title How to Reset the Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router and decided to write a similar post on reseting the DI-524 router.
Reset Button
Note:
Reseting 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 steps involved in reseting the router is simply pressing a button located on the router. The image below (courtesy of D-Link) shows where the button is located.
To reset your router, use the following steps:
- Press the reset button for 10 seconds. You can use a small object, such as a paper clip to hold down the button.
- Open up your Web browser and enter 192.168.0.1 in the address bar.
- For the login, enter admin as the ID and leave the password blank.
Do not power off the unit while the router is being reset.
The unit should now reboot, and once the WLAN light stops blinking the router should be reset.
The router has now been reset. Follow the steps in Securing D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router to secure your router.
Summary
This post has provided the instructions you can use to reset your D-Link DI-524 wireless router. If you are having problems with your router, try reseting the router to the factory defaults, and then make the changes again and see if the router starts working.
Hi,
I’ve tried resetting my router however the WAN light does not stop flashing… i also tired accessing 192.168.0.1 however nothing came up, no page prompting me to type in my ID..etc
Can anyone assist?
Thanks
I have a similar problem, and the cable company can’t help me! My laptop can’t get on the internet, however my PC can. What am I doing wrong? I am not computer literate, so please have patience, thank you!
Can your laptop connect to the router? If not, try connecting a network cable into the router and laptop and see if you can connect. If you can, then there is an issue with the wireless settings.
Here’s the solution to fix a DI-524 that will not stop flashing when you try to reset it.
Thanks to Borge!
http://borgetech.blogspot.com/2007/09/d-link-di-524-revision-b4-status-light.html
why can’t i reset my di-link 524 router..? only the power and 4 are lighting.. what will i do?
Did you solve this as mine is doing the same thing
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I have the same problem with my DI 524 connected to local only and unidentified. I don’t have access to the internet and keeps telling me that the connection was reset. I don’t know what to do anymore, the internet
provider refused to help me. Can someone help me pls?
i have a DI 524. I cant seem to get to the settings url on the internet. I cant get the computer to work with this router. It is a loosing battle.
it goes to the circular file and i will purchase a linksys by cisco wireless.
sick of working on stuff that does not work and only to have the manufacture not help either.
telling you that you are on your own.
this router is not worth the trouble.
pay 69 dollars for a new upgraded router.
so i just tossed my DI524 and now my router is working fine.
I need to know whether i can reset the router and connect a new computer as the main hub adding other laptops/game machines to it without the original set up disk ???