How to Reset Forgotten Username & Password On The Router

Routers have become a part of the house or an organization. Because these small but smart devices provide the users with the internet access. But there are times when the users forget the username as well as the password of their router. If this is the same situation with you then you can reset it anytime with the basic troubleshooting steps. If it seems to be a time consuming and typical process for you then you must connect with Linksys router support where the technical experts will make things easier for you.

The best solution to the hassle you are encountering is to reset the router to its factory default settings. Doing so will let you access the router setup page and you will easily do the needful reset. But before performing a hard reset, you must try to do the following.

Stage 1: Finding Default username & password

• Read the manual of the router: when you bought the router, you must have got a manual. So refer it and look for the default username & password of the router model you are using. You can search online too.
• Look for the sticker on the router: it can be possible that the username and password must be printed on the sticker pasted on your router.
• Try the basic one: many routers can be simply accessed by entering ‘admin’ in both the fields.

One thing must be taken into account here that the defaults will only work if you haven’t set a personal and unique password to your router at the time of configuration. If you have forgotten it then the perfect way is to perform a hard reset of the router. In case of the problem, dial Cisco Support number. The following steps need be completed carefully in order to reset the router. But you should keep in mind that all your preferred settings and other configuration will be deleted once the router is reset to the factory settings. Moreover, you must not make it a practice to reset the router every time you confront any trouble. This will affect the hardware settings drastically.

Stage 2: Hard reset a router

• On the back or the bottom of your router, you will find a tiny hole or a reset button
• Ensure that your router is plugged in and press and hold the reset button with the help of a paper clip for at least 30 seconds.
• When you see the lights of router flicker and flash it means the reset is undergoing
• Swiftly release the button after a while and let the router stay laid
• Thereafter, from a computer, enter the IP address of your router and with the default login credentials, visit the configuration page
• Go to the account settings and reset the username and password

If the troubleshooting will be done following the given steps then there is no chance that you will not be able to do the credential reset. Still, if you have any queries then you can dial Asus contact number to seek guidance from the certified technicians.