How to Reset an Apple Router

If you use Apple products such as an iPhone or an Apple Watch, you can also use the brand’s router or the AirPort base station. However, if your connection is slowed down, you may wonder how to reset an apple router to remedy the issues. 

Based on the issue with your Apple router, you should choose the type of reset you want to do. Resetting the AirPort base station may help with issues such as slow network connection and fix any router bugs. 

How to Reset an Apple Router

Resetting the Apple router or the AirPort base station: 

1. Soft reset – helps reset the AirPort base station password and disables security for up to 5 minutes.
2. Hard reset – helps reset the AirPort base station to an unconfigured state. 
3. Factory-default reset – resets and removes any saved information.

Resetting Your Apple Router

Soft reset 

Launch the Network System preference and select AirPort from the Show pop-up menu while your router is plugged into a power source. Select Using DHCP from the Configure pop-up option after clicking the TCP/IP tab. For one second, press and hold the reset button on the gadget. 

If you decide to perform a soft reset on your AirPort base station, it will reset your router’s password and disable security, including Access Control and RADIUS settings. You will have five minutes to adjust before the router reverts to its previously saved configuration once the LED flashes yellow.

Hard reset 

Press and hold down the reset button on the AirPort base station for 10 seconds while the device is hooked to a power outlet. The device will reset itself after a brief period of green light flashing, which takes roughly 45 seconds. 

You can set it up using the AirPort Assistant or the AirPort Admin Utility. Performing the hard reset will reset your AirPort base station to an unconfigured state. 

Factory-default reset

Press and hold the reset button while unplugging the AirPort base station from the electrical outlet. Connect the gadget to a power outlet while continuing to hold down the reset button. 

As soon as the light starts to flash green four times, hold down the reset button. When you release your grip on the button, the gadget will restart. Then, using the AirPort Assistant or AirPort Admin Utility, configure it after waiting the required 45 seconds.

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Regarding Hard or Factory-Default Reset 

If you perform either a hard or factory-default reset on your Apple router, you should know that:

• The router is configured to use DHCP to request an IP address
• A “public” password has been specified for the base station
• The base station name is changed to “base station”, followed by the base station’s Media Access Control (MAC) address’s final six digits
• “Apple Network” is entered as the base station’s network name, followed by the base station’s MAC address’s final six digits
• The base station won’t be shown in the Wi-Fi status menu or AirPort Utility for up to a minute; the device can then be used in its default configuration or modified using AirPort Utility
• It is best to confirm that your base station’s firmware is current, if feasible, before resetting it

802.11ac or 802.11n AirPort Base Station Models 

Soft reset 

1. Check that the base station is turned on.
2. Hold the reset button firmly without letting go, even for a moment. Release the button after that. Check to see if the status light has an amber glow.
3. Under the Wi-Fi Status menu, choose your base station’s Wi-Fi network.
4. Find the AirPort Utility option in the Applications’ Utilities folder.
5. Select the base station icon by clicking it. After that, select Edit from the menu. For your Apple router, you can now set a new password.

Hard reset 

1. Hold down the router’s reset button for 5 seconds or until you see the status light begin to blink.
2. Observe the router’s restart after that, and select AirPort Utility.
3. Choose the Other Wi-Fi Devices option. Then decide on the AirPort base station.
4. Select the Edit menu item, then click the Other Options button.
5. After that, select Restore Previous Settings. Until you get to the last window, you must keep selecting Next.

Factory-default reset

1. Cut off the power to the AirPort base station.
2. Keep holding down the reset button. Hold the reset button for the next six seconds until you see the status light blinking amber.
3. After resetting the device, you can access the AirPort Utility to change its settings.

802.11b/g AirPort Extreme Base Station Models 

Soft reset

1. Ensure the router is connected to the power. 
2. Hold down the reset button for 10 seconds. 

Factory-default reset

1. Disconnect the router from the power.
2. Hold the reset button and plug the router into power. Hold for 5 more seconds as you press down, and then release it. 

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802.11b Graphite or Snow Base Station Models 

Before starting your reset, find the reset button on the router. 

1. Connecting the base station to the power source is necessary.
2. Next, hold down the reset button while pressing it. The device enters soft reset mode once the center LED begins to blink.
3. Make the following router configurations on your computer: IP: 255.255.255.0, Subnet: 192.42.249.15, and Router: 192.42.249.13 
4. Select the network formed by your AirPort base station from your system’s Wi-Fi Status Menu.
5. Then choose the AirPort Admin Utility option for your specific AirPort model. You must reset all of your router’s settings for that specific application. Your Internet service provider will provide a new IP address. After that, you can change the router’s password.

Conclusion 

As you can see, resetting your Apple router is straightforward and might take care of any issues regarding your network connection. However, if you are unsure how to reset an Apple router, follow the steps we have outlined, and you will learn how to do it in no time.

Resetting your Apple router will help you get a faster connection; generally, everything should run smoothly. All you need to do is check what kind of router model you have and the type of reset you want to perform.