Me too, the first time didn't work, power off the router for a few minutes, then with NOTHING connected,plug in just power, then I held in reset, then while still holding it, powered off & then back on (still holding it)...then when the lights "Blink...
Here.. help if you are stuck.use the utility...the one for the WRVS-4400N..so go into the downloads for this one, get the file then install it local to your system.Disconnect all but power and a cable from port 1 (one) to your system.Set a static add...
Where did you get the firmware rescue tool for this router...It's not in with the firmware & a search shows nothing...can you post the file to a reply or send me a link or email me the file?"K*I*S*S" to Cisco ......(Keep it Simple Stupid) this Linksy...