Resetting your router to the factory defaults not only changes your router username and password to the factory default values, but it also deletes all your home network settings. This includes the SSID and network encryption key (WEP, WPA or WPA2). After you reset your router to the factory defaults, your home network won't be accessible until you reconfigure your router and all your network devices to use the same SSID and encryption key.
Follow the below to restore your router to its factory settings:
- Open your web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address field
- Click the Systems tab
- Enter your username and password and click Continue (Note: your default username is admin if you didn't change it when you configured your network)
- From the sub-menu, click Maintenance
- From the sub-menu, click Restore Factory Settings and your router will reboot. If you are connected wirelessly, your connection will be lost. If you are connected with an Ethernet cable, you may be prompted to log back in using the factory settings
If you’re unable to access the router’s internal interface, perform the following steps: using a paperclip, press in and hold the reset button for 15 seconds. After 15 seconds, release the reset button and turn the power off to the router. Leave the power off for 20 seconds before turning it back on.
Learn more about resetting your router to factory default settings.