Knowing how to reset your Asus router is important because it will give you the headache you least expect. If your Asus router is working differently, unlike when it was new, then you should try resetting it. Don’t know how to start? Read on, and you will find out how easy it is to reset a router.
When to Reset your Asus Router?
Have you been thinking of resetting your Asus router but are unsure if it’s the right thing to do? If your router is not as good as it is new, you may experience some issues. Here are those things you need to be aware of to know if your router needs resetting:
1. Slow connection:
When your router is not as fast as it was when it was new, there is a possibility that unauthorized users are connected to it. If that’s the case, you can reset your router so they will be kicked out of the network.
2. Device couldn’t connect to the network:
If your devices fail to connect to the router, this is another sign that you need to reset your router. It happens most of the time, especially when your subscription only limits a few devices to connect. For example, your router can only accommodate six devices, but since there are unauthorized users connecting, you won’t be able to connect your own devices as the user has taken the slot.
3. Username and password are not working: If you have already changed the default login details, chances are you’ll forget it in the long run if you did not save it. If this is the case, you should reset your router to factory settings. Resetting will return the settings to how it is new, so you can log in using the default details again.
4. Update issues:
Sometimes, updating your router can cause bugs. If you have done everything but couldn’t fix the issue, then resetting is your last resort. The reset will automatically configure the router settings, so there is a big chance it will fix the issue.
Methods to Reset the Asus Router
If you are experiencing any of the signs above, then it is time to reset your router. There are two methods to perform this: the hard reset and the soft reset. Let us examine how these two differ by looking at the steps below:
Method 1: Press the ‘Reset’ button
Almost every ASUS router comes with a reset button, which is located at the back of the router. It is a small push-type button, generally black in color. You may follow the steps listed below.
Step 1: Turn on your ASUS Router and wait till all the required lights are on. Make sure that the router is ready.
Step 2: Now, look for the Reset button at the back of the router. Look at the picture and compare it to yours so you can easily find it.
Step 3: Once found, press and hold this button for 30 seconds. Observe until the power light of the router begins to flash.
Step 4: Release it once done. This should initiate the reset of the ASUS router sequence.
Step 5: When it fully boots up again, it will reset to factory settings. So every changes you made from password to SSID is now gone. You may use the default information placed on the sticker on the back of the router.
Step 6: Using that login information, you may change the Wi-Fi password and SSID or retain the factory settings. It’s all up to you.
If you are looking to reset other router brands, we also have some tutorials for that. See if any of these can be of help to you:
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Method 2: Use the Setup Page
In the Setup Page of the router, you will find an option that allows you to reset the ASUS router. All you need to do is search for this option and click on it. You may follow the steps listed below.
- Completely turn on your ASUS router and wait till it is ready to use.
- Now, connect your device to your router. Open a web browser on your device.
- Type 192.168.1.1 IP address or router.asus.com using your web-browser address bar.
- You will have to enter the username and password to access the setup page. It is both ‘admin‘ by default.
- Once you log in, a list of options will appear at the left corner of the page. Here, search and click on the ‘Administration’ option.
- A new page will open on your device, where you will find the Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab located at the top of this page. Click on it.
- Now, you will find a ‘Factory Default‘ option. Click on ‘Restore‘ to reset your ASUS Router.
- A dialog box will appear on your screen which will ask for your confirmation to reset your ASUS router, click on ‘OK’ to continue the process.
- You have now reset the ASUS router, and it will return to all of its default settings.
Note: If the 192.168.1.1 is not your default IP address, follow this guide on how to find the IP address on Windows or this guide on how to find IP address on Mac and Linux.
Just in case you also have other router brands that you need to reset via web, the list of IP addresses below can help you login to the web interface of your router.
| Router | IP address |
|---|---|
| TP-Link , Netgear, Linksys | 192.168.1.1 |
| D-Link, Netgear, Zyxel, Belkin, TP-Link | 192.168.0.1 |
| Xfinity, Comcast, Cisco | 10.0.0.0.1 – 10.0.0.1 |
| PTCL, TP-Link, D-Link | 192.168.10.1 |
| Siemens, Sagemcom | 192.168.254.254 |
Note: Naturally, if you are connected to the router wireless, you will lose access to the internet. That means you will have to re-enter a new Wi-Fi name and password to get access again.