If you want to reset your ASUS router, don’t worry because that is not a hard thing to do. Even better, there is more than one way to do that. Hard resetting your ASUS router means that the router will go back into the initial state in which it was when you bought it. All of the factory settings will be brought back, so it’ll be as if you’ve bought yourself a new ASUS router, and you can set it up however you like.
Of course, we all know that restarting the router is easy. One should just unplug the power cord and then plug it on again. But how to reset ASUS router to its factory settings? Well, we have all the answers, so keep on reading.
How to Reset ASUS Router
If you want to reset your ASUS router but you’re facing some difficulties, below, you can find five different methods to do that. You can use the “Reset” button or the WPS button located on the back of the device, you can do the resetting through a browser, and you can also reset your ASUS router using the “Pair” button or using the “Set” button, depending on the ASUS model of router you have.
Each of these different methods is explained concisely and straightforwardly below, so make sure you read this article until the end to learn and find the proper way to reset your ASUS router.
The first and easiest way to reset your ASUS router is using its “Reset” button. You can easily find the “Reset” button. It is located on the back of your router. All you need to do is to press it and hold it pressed for around 10 to 15 seconds without turning off the router, and then release it.
As you’re holding the button pressed, you’ll notice how the LED will start flashing, so that’ll show you when it is the right time to release the pressed button. And that’s all you have to do. Wait until the router resets to its default settings.
You should know that the reset button is a little bit hard to reach, so make sure to use a paper clip or something similar so you can press it.
Besides the first method with the “Reset” button, you can also reset your ASUS router by using the WPS button.
The WPS button is also located on the back of the router, but before pressing it, you must first turn off your router. After doing that, the next step is to press that button and hold it pressed while at the same time you turn on your router.
You’ll notice that the LED light will turn on and start flashing. When the flashing begins, that’s the right moment to release the WPS button.
This method is successful for most of the ASUS routers, but if it is not for yours, we have other resetting methods.
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Method 3. Using a browser
Another way to easily reset your ASUS router is also a very simple method. You can do that by using a browser. Before starting, make sure that you use a device that is already connected to the router’s network. After doing that, let’s see what else you need to do, step by step.
- Open whichever web browser you want on the device connected to the router’s network.
- Go to http://router.asus.com. You can also just copy the router’s IP address and paste it into the bar.
- Log into your router by entering your router’s default username and password.
- In the Advanced Settings, click on “Administration”.
- Click on the Restore/Save/Upload Setting, choose “Restore”, and click “OK”.
That’s all you need to do. Your router will immediately reset.
The next fast and simple method that can help you learn how to reset ASUS router is by using the “Pair” button.
Start by unplugging the power adapter. Then press the “Pair” button and, at the same time, plug the power adapter in. As you’re holding the “Pair” button, you’ll notice that the power light will turn on, and when the LED light begins to flash in red, it is time to release the “Pair” button. Then wait a minute. When the LED light turns blue, that means that your router has successfully reset.
It is very important to mention that this method is applicable to the Lyra, Lyra Mini, and Lyra Trio ASUS routers.
The last method in this article to show you how to reset ASUS router is by using another button, the “Set” button. Just make sure you remember that this method works only on the ASUS Lyra Voice routers.
Once again, turn off the power, press the “Set” button, and hold it pressed when turning the power on. The LED light will start flashing purple, but you must still hold the “Set” button pressed. When the LED starts flashing red, release the button, and wait patiently for the router to restart.
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Conclusion
So, as you can see, you have plenty of ways explained to help you learn how to reset ASUS router. All of them are simple, so if one method doesn’t work, feel free to try the next one. They are short and won’t take you more than 2 or 3 minutes of your time.
We tried to bring as many different functional resetting methods as possible for you to be able to find the proper one for your model ASUS router. So, find the right one, try it, and easily reset your router to its default settings.