Router reset to factory defaults
Your router holds all of the important data that is required for the functioning of your network. From personal data to passwords, everything is stored in its memory. If, for any reason, your device exhibits any problem due to a hardware malfunction or bugs, then resetting to a factory default could be the best option to get things back to normal. Resetting a router will take everything back to the original settings, as if it were just out of the box brand new.
The process of resetting a router is relatively straightforward, but it is important to remember that resetting the router to the factory default will delete all of the previous settings made. If you decide to reset your router, you will need to remember to change the settings again, during setup, to be able to connect to the internet or to configure the wireless network. Here are the steps to factory reset:
- Locate the reset button on your router, it may be a small physical button or a digital option in the router's configuration settings.
- Hold the button down for at least fifteen seconds until the lights on the router start flashing.
- Release the button, and wait for the router to start up again.
It is important to remember that it is essential to have access to the original admin password to make changes once the router is back online.
To conclude, it is best to only factory reset your router if all other options are exhausted or if there is a significant problem that a factory reset can fix. Remember to back up all important data and settings so that they may be restored following the reset.