In many instances we may need to reset the router or modem as the part
of troubleshooting steps. Before starting explain how to reset your
router, you should understand what is reset. By resetting your Router /
Modem, your device will go back to the factory default settings and
again you may need to configure it. So before resetting your router, you
should better know how to re-configure your router.
Why should I reset my router ?
There are some situations like your router or modem stops responding or configured the device incorrectly, you may need to reset your device. Some times after upgrading to the latest router /modem firmware you may need to reset your router as instructed by the manufacturer.
Different methods to reset your router
There are three different types of router resetting.
1. Soft Reset
2. Reset
3. Hard Reset
Now let us examine each resetting methods.
1. Soft Reset
Soft reset is done by selecting the reset options through the router administration page(web interface). Depends on various firmwares and manufactures, this options comes in various forms like reset to factory default , reboot with factory settings etc. You should select the particular option and click on OK. Now the router start rebooting and after one minute it will be back with default factory settings. This kind of reset is known as soft reset.
2. Reset by holding reset button
If soft reset is not working for you, next option is holding the reset button of your router for 30 seconds and release your hands after it. You can find reset button usually near power button a small hole which can be pressed by pen tip or pin. So the procedure is:
1. Hold reset button using pen tip or pin for 30 seconds
2. Make sure power light is blinking while pressing reset button
3. Release your hands after 30 seconds and wait for one min
Now your router will be reset to factory default settings.
3. Hard Reset your Router
If the normal reset didn't work on your router, you can perform hard reset. It is the most powerful reset form for any kind of Small Office Home Office devices(SOHO) like routers and modems. Steps top perform hard reset on your router are:
1. Hold reset button for 30 seconds (make sure power light is blinking)
2. Unplug the power cable (never release your hands from holding reset button) for 30 seconds
3. Connect power cable and still hold reset button for 30 seconds
4. Release your hands now (you are continuously holding reset button for 90 seconds)
Now wait one minute and make sure power button is steady.
Configuration Steps of SOHO Routers
1. Configure D link Wireless Router
2. How to configure BSNL Teracom Modem
3. Setup Belkin Wireless Router
4. Setup Linksys Wireless Router in PPPoE
5. Configure Linksys Wireless Range Expander
If you have a router from different manufacturer, follow the user manual to configure the router better.
Why should I reset my router ?
There are some situations like your router or modem stops responding or configured the device incorrectly, you may need to reset your device. Some times after upgrading to the latest router /modem firmware you may need to reset your router as instructed by the manufacturer.
Different methods to reset your router
There are three different types of router resetting.
1. Soft Reset
2. Reset
3. Hard Reset
Now let us examine each resetting methods.
1. Soft Reset
Soft reset is done by selecting the reset options through the router administration page(web interface). Depends on various firmwares and manufactures, this options comes in various forms like reset to factory default , reboot with factory settings etc. You should select the particular option and click on OK. Now the router start rebooting and after one minute it will be back with default factory settings. This kind of reset is known as soft reset.
2. Reset by holding reset button
If soft reset is not working for you, next option is holding the reset button of your router for 30 seconds and release your hands after it. You can find reset button usually near power button a small hole which can be pressed by pen tip or pin. So the procedure is:
1. Hold reset button using pen tip or pin for 30 seconds
2. Make sure power light is blinking while pressing reset button
3. Release your hands after 30 seconds and wait for one min
Now your router will be reset to factory default settings.
3. Hard Reset your Router
If the normal reset didn't work on your router, you can perform hard reset. It is the most powerful reset form for any kind of Small Office Home Office devices(SOHO) like routers and modems. Steps top perform hard reset on your router are:
1. Hold reset button for 30 seconds (make sure power light is blinking)
2. Unplug the power cable (never release your hands from holding reset button) for 30 seconds
3. Connect power cable and still hold reset button for 30 seconds
4. Release your hands now (you are continuously holding reset button for 90 seconds)
Now wait one minute and make sure power button is steady.
Configuration Steps of SOHO Routers
1. Configure D link Wireless Router
2. How to configure BSNL Teracom Modem
3. Setup Belkin Wireless Router
4. Setup Linksys Wireless Router in PPPoE
5. Configure Linksys Wireless Range Expander
If you have a router from different manufacturer, follow the user manual to configure the router better.
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