How to factory reset your router
A factory reset erases all your custom settings and restores the router to how it came from the factory. This takes about 5 minutes, but you'll need to set it up again from scratch including your WiFi name and password.
Factory reset clears everything: your WiFi name, password, custom settings, parental controls, and anything else you've configured. After the reset, the router goes back to its default settings, and you'll need to set it up again like it's brand new. This is useful when you've forgotten the password or if the router is behaving badly.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not holding the reset button long enough — it needs to be held for 10-15 seconds, not just tapped
- Unplugging the router while it's restarting — this can cause problems. Let it complete the restart
- Forgetting to set up a new WiFi password after resetting — leaving it on default is a security risk
Signs you need professional help
- If you can't find the reset button or your router doesn't have one
- If you pressed the button but the router didn't reset
- If the router reset but won't respond at the default address or the default password doesn't work
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