As you probably already know, a WiFi router is a whole mini-computer with its own processor, RAM and permanent memory. And just like a regular computer, it can start crashing and glitching. In this case, a full reset of the router settings to the factory parameters can help. Another common example when you may need to reset the device configuration to the initial one is restoring access to the web interface of the modem or router when the administrator password has been forgotten, and "admin" and "1234" are not suitable.
Resetting the router can be done in hardware or software, if it is possible to go to its web configurator.
The hardware method is called Hard factory reset... For this purpose, every ADSL modem, WiFi router or optical terminal has a small hidden button labeled "Reset". If the case of devices is ordinary, horizontal, like the ASUS RT-N10 or RT-N12, for example, then the button is located like this:
If the case is vertical, like that of the D-Link DIR-300 D1, then the "Reset" can be located on the rear wall, like this:
Or maybe on its bottom cover, like in NetGear. But in any case - it should be. Just take a close look at the device.
How is the router reset? It's very simple: on the switched on device, using a paper clip or a rod from a ballpoint pen, press the "Reset" button and hold it pressed for 8-10 seconds. In most cases, this is enough. At this time, it is advisable to observe the behavior of the status indicators that are located on the front of the Wi-Fi router. When the settings are reset and the router is reset, it will blink the lights and restart with the factory settings.
Software reset of the routerit is recommended to do it when there is access to the web interface. This option is also convenient when, for example, the device is mounted high on a wall or lies on a cabinet. Each router and WiFi access point has a section in the web interface through which you can restore factory settings. For example, on ASUS routers, this section Administration \u003e\u003e\u003e Manage settings.
Going into it - we see the subsection "Factory settings" and the "Restore" button. We click on it, confirm our actions and wait. The gadget will reboot with a clean configuration.
Let's start with the fact that Rostelecom offers ADSL access, i.e. via telephone lines.
For those who do not have a landline telephone at home, an “over the air” access service is provided.
In a specific case, let's consider ADSL access, wiring, connecting and configuring the router itself.
ADSL technology
What is connectivity technology? This is an asynchronous data transfer, where the receive rate prevails over the output.
In order for the user to freely use the Internet, while the telephone line is not blocked, a special splitter is provided.
It has 1 input (Line) and 2 outputs (Phone and Modem).
A telephone cable, pre-crimped with an RJ-11 connector, is inserted into the input hole, and the cables of the router and phone, respectively, into the outgoing holes.
The main thing is not to confuse the holes. The connector is the same.
As a result, when using a splitter, the frequencies do not intersect with each other, and the channel is not clogged with "foreign" information.
Important!If your phone is on a lock, you need to use 2 splitters. One is yours, the other is with the opponent who is "blocking" you.
Cable routing and hardware connections
The screenshot shows a rough diagram of an ADSL connection to the Internet. Modem with support for wireless networks.
Follow a few simple rules:
1) Look at the schematic design
2) Be careful when connecting the modem to the network (you need a Modem connector, not a Phone)
3) RJ-45 network wire is suitable for any router LAN connectors. Plug the other end into the computer's network card (the same socket).
4) TV box is optional. It is needed for a more visual representation of the diagram.
Connecting a Rostelecom router is not a hassle. Much more important is software customization.
Configuring a router
For example, the most widespread at the moment RT-A1W4L1USBn modem was taken.
First of all, you need to open any browser and write the address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar. A dialog box will open requiring a username and password.
They are standard: admin / admin. Click "OK" and move on.
The router interface opens. And first we need the Interface Setup - Internet tab. We do everything as shown in the screenshot.
In the Username and Password fields, you need to register the login and password that was issued to you by the service operator.
We save the settings with the “Save” button and move on.
If you need to additionally connect the IPTV service, the Rostelecom router will be configured in this way:
Save the changes again, then go to the Advanced Setup - PortBinding menu, where you will need to group the interfaces.
You will need to mark the required VC connections and bind them to individual Ethernet ports.
Save again. Now you can safely connect a TV or other device that supports IPTV technology to the modem.
It serves to provide the user with high quality television content through an IP address.
It should be noted that the service is ordered separately from the operator. If you do not need it, proceed according to the first screenshot.
Wireless devices for Internet access are gaining popularity. There is no longer a need for a large number of wires. Every provider is trying to apply new technologies. Of course, signal transmission via fiber remained, but they are trying to replace it with Wi-Fi. For proper operation, you need to establish a signal transmission channel.
In this article we will talk about the provider "Rostelecom"... The company specializes not only in Internet connection, but also provides digital television packages. Like any other provider, Rostelecom offers its users an Internet connection via Wi-Fi. For these purposes, it provides a router with detailed settings. It is about the settings of the router that will be discussed in our article.
Checking and configuring the Rostelecom Wi-Fi router - general rules
Before proceeding to installing Wi-Fi, you must check connection with computer... This requires:
If all these parameters are set correctly, the Internet connection through the Rostelecom router will be hassle-free. Now consider setting up a wireless connection channel from Rostelecom on the example of a router model RT-A1W4L1USBn:
- you need to go to the provider's website. It is necessary to drive the address from numbers into the browser - 192.168.1.1;
- you will be redirected to the developer page. There you need to enter your username and password to enter the system. As a rule, this data is already on the box of the device. The default is admin / admin;
- a page for configuring the router will open in front of you. You need to click on Interface Setup and select Wireless. Now you need to set the required parameters;
- for a better signal, you must select the following parameters: encryption - AES, authorization - WPAPSK;
- you can change the name of your network. To do this, enter the invented name in the SSID field. This will help you quickly distinguish your network from the rest.
Now you need to close access to your wireless network for other users. To do this, you need to come up with a password. It consists of a set of Latin letters, numbers and symbols. You must fit within 8–63 characters. Come up with complex combinations. In this case, the likelihood that someone will connect to your network is unlikely. Be sure to write down your password on a piece of paper.
After that save all parameters... The router will reboot and you can use wireless Internet access.
How to set up a Rostelecom Wi-Fi router - installation on different models
Provider Rostelecom provides various models of routers. Each device has its own characteristics for setting. A little higher we examined the general rules for setting up a router, now we will consider wireless internet settings for each brand separately:
How to set up a Sagemcom Fast router
Router model Sagemcom Fast 1744 v2, Fast 2804 v7... Configuring this device does not cause much difficulty, which cannot be said about the interface of this device. This is why the setup process takes longer.
Access is carried out in the same way as for the models described above. First you need to remove the PPP connection. It is installed automatically. To remove this connection, you need to go to the "Additional settings" tab, select "WAN service". A form will open with a list in which there will be one value, and you need to delete it. Then you need to go back one step. Click on the "Layer 2 Interface" tab, below it will be "ATM PVC Interface". In this tab, you also need to delete the value, it will be one there.
Now we create the value again:
After you click "Next" and "Apply" several times, you will have the items "Enable NAT", "Enable Firewall". These values \u200b\u200balso need to be checked.
Consider another router - Asus RT N12... This model of the device is considered the easiest to set up from all that were listed earlier. Logging into the interface is identical. After that, you must click on "Internet Setup". The fields necessary for setting will open in front of you. In the "Connection type" field, select "PPPoE". Enter the username and password from the router and save the new settings.
What to do if the settings are lost
There are times when router settings fly off... There can be a large number of reasons for this: weather conditions, viruses, inaccuracy of the router user. In any case, the settings will need to be restored. You can do this yourself or call the provider and you will be provided with a setup wizard.
But why do you need a master if you can do everything yourself. Nothing wrong with that. If you coped with the first settings of the router, which were described earlier, then you will cope with the re-configuration.
Before configuring the router yourself again, you must reset old settings... To do this, you need to find the Reset button on the equipment itself. Click on it, after which all settings will return to the factory settings. Only then can the device be configured again.
First, check your internet speed and try to restore the connection channel. This can be done in different ways, for example, if the signal is low, then you can change the channel to another.
So, we talked about how to set up a router from Rostelecom yourself. There are no difficulties, the main thing is to follow the instructions.
How to reset the router settings if it becomes "buggy" or the password from Wi-Fi is lost? It turns out that this is very easy to do. It is enough to keep in mind two simple methods and be able to use them.
When you reset the settings, the router will return to its original factory state and all the settings you made before will be lost.
Why reset your router?
Resetting the settings is nothing more than returning the router to factory settings. It is clear that this procedure is not performed if all is well with the router.
Hardware reset is performed using a special button on the device case.
The reasons for the return may be the incorrect operation of the network device, if the password from the Wi-Fi network is lost or forgotten, the inability to enter the administrator panel. All these problems can be solved by resetting the network device to its initial settings. Resetting the router settings can be done in two ways:
- Software (that is, make a return to the factory settings from the admin panel of the network device);
- Hardware (by pressing a special button).
Different return methods can be used depending on the cause of the problem. For example, if the Wi-Fi password was forgotten or lost, or there were some failures in the system parameters, then you can use the software method. If something more serious has happened - the parameters have flown off, and you cannot enter the admin panel, you should use the hardware method.
Before you reset the router settings, you should save or overwrite these settings somewhere, otherwise there is a possibility not to configure the router after it has been reset.
You can find them both in the administrative panel and in the network environment. Otherwise, you will have to look for a passport with the settings or knock on the technical support of the provider.
Reset programmatically
Soft reset is used when the password and login are known to the user and he can get into the administrative panel of the device.
One way to reset your router to factory settings is through software. What does it mean? Each router has an administrative panel from which you can manage and configure the router, block IP addresses, monitor the speed of reception and upload, reboot and reset settings. This is where you can return to the factory settings without prejudice to the router. However, each manufacturer of a network device and even different brands of the administrative panel may have a different interface, the location of some buttons and sections for setting.
Before you reset the router settings and go to the administrator panel, you need to make sure that the router is working in normal mode and has been connected to the computer. The Internet is not needed in this case, so there is no need to worry.
Open any browser and write the address 192.168.1.1 (or 192.168.0.1) on the command line. After that, you need to enter your login and password for authorization (most often the login and password are the same - admin).
The exact username and password can be found in the passport, as well as below (or somewhere on the side) on the information sticker of the network device. Next, we will consider the procedure for entering the admin panel for each manufacturer separately.
Resetting to factory settings on devices from different manufacturers
Return to factory settings on TP-LINK models.
TP-LINK. Open the browser, enter the IP address of the network device in the address bar (192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1, depending on the model) and log in. In the right side panel, open the "System Tools" section. If the admin interface is in Russian, then this section will be called "System Tools". From the expanded list, click on the item "Factory Defaults" (in Russian "Factory settings"). Click on the "Restore" button.
D-Link DIR. We go to the administrative panel via the IP address 192.168.0.1, log in. In the top menu bar, open the "Maintenance" section, then click on "Save and Restore" in the right pane. In the window that appears, find the "Restore Device" button, click OK. Now you have to wait a little, after which you can use the device again.
Asus. We go to the admin panel by IP 192.168.1.1, enter the username and password. Open the "Administration" section at the bottom left. In the page that opens, go to the "Settings Management" tab, which is located on the top right.
In the plate, click "Restore" opposite the line "Factory settings".
ZyXEL. We go to 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1, log in. On the left in the menu, go to the "System" item. Select "Configuration" from the expanded list. On the page that opens, a lot of buttons with different functions will appear, including reset. We click on it and wait for the end of the process. It will take just a few minutes.
Rostelecom. Enter IP 192.168.1.1 in the address bar. In the left menu, click "Control".
In the list that opens, click on "Parameters", after which the "Reset" item will appear.
We open it, after the page with different information appears, click on the "Reset" button, then you need to wait for a while.
Hard reset
In addition to software reset, there is also a hardware reset. It implies a return to the factory parameters by using a special "Reset" button. It is most likely located behind the network device. To press on it, you will have to use a needle, paper clip or any other similar object, since it is in the recess. It is best to find the passport for the device and read there how to reset the settings in the hardware way. If this is not possible, you should use the general recommendations. Resetting the router settings in hardware looks like this:
- turn off the power and remove the plug from the outlet;
- turn on the router and wait for it to work in normal mode;
- click on "Reset" with something thin and hold for 15 seconds. After all the lights blink, release the button.
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It is worth remembering that the network device will need to be re-configured, since the settings have been reset (that is, returned to the initial ones). To do this, you will need to go to the administration panel and re-enter the required parameters (IP address, DNS server, etc.). If these parameters are known or at least recorded somewhere, it will not be difficult to do this. If they are not there, then problems may arise. This is why you should save them before resetting. In addition, it will be useful to write down the password from Wi-Fi and the administrative panel somewhere so that you do not have to reset the settings again.
Hello! Today I want to return to the topic of working with wireless Wi-Fi routers. Judge for yourself, now there is probably no such person with a smartphone or tablet who could do without access to the Internet via WI-Fi, which makes the topic of setting up this device very relevant.
If you have already purchased a router earlier, then most likely you know that to configure it, first of all, you need to log in with the factory login and password (admin) to gain access to all its settings. Along the way, this password and username are changed to their own.
Personally, I always do this, with any installation and connection of the router, which I recommend to you. But sometimes it happens that some time passes and at the next login attempt we are not allowed into the settings due to an incorrectly entered password ( forgot your password or username). For example, in this case, it will help us reset the router to factory settings, which will return the credentials to the standard form (admin).
Of course, losing your password is not the only problem that resetting your router's settings can help. It can also help in solving such problems: as the lack of Wi-Fi signal or when any connected device cannot automatically obtain an IP address.
Or perhaps, when setting up Wi-Fi, you specified a static IP address and then at a certain time you had to return everything back. And in order not to reconfigure everything manually, you can simply reset all the settings of the router to the standard ones, where the default is to automatically receive and distribute network addresses.
Preparing to reset the router
Perhaps, before resetting the router settings, for a start, I recommend that you go to the web interface of the router by entering the IP address in the browser, which is indicated on the sticker with technical information. And then again, try to enter the router settings menu using the factory credentials, which can be found on the same sticker.
Why do this? I explain. It so happens that people think that they have changed their credentials and try to enter the settings using the password they invented earlier. But as it turns out, no one changed this data ( just forgot to change) and you just had to write a standard password to enter. Well, the user, as you know, going over all possible options, received a message about incorrectly entered data.
Honestly, even I had such a case. Somehow I had 2 routers, setting them up they worked flawlessly. But at one point, I needed to change the MAC address on one of the routers. I sat in the login window for a very long time eating to log in with my username and password, but nothing worked. To be honest, I couldn't even imagine that I hadn't changed the default credentials during setup. But still, after going through all the possible options, I decided to use the last option (admin; admin;), and then a miracle happened, an interface with all the settings opened in front of me. Therefore, once again, first of all, I recommend trying and excluding this option before resetting the router settings.
I want to draw your attention to the fact that when you reset the settings to the factory settings, the password that was used to connect to your network will also disappear. Therefore, do not forget to reinstall the connection key.
How to reset Wi-Fi router settings
So, to return to the standard settings, we need to click on the " RESET", Which is located next to the ports for connecting the Internet cable and power. You will not see the button itself, since it is recessed into the holes to protect you from accidental pressing. Therefore, taking something thin, we hold down this button until it stops for a few seconds (5-10 seconds).
In most routers, as a rule, you need to wait until all the indicators on the front panel blink and you can release it. That's all, this completes the reset of the router to the factory settings, do not forget that now you need to use the login and password specified on the router to enter.
I indicated an example of a button on the D-Link DIR 300, but on others it is not very different, the main thing is to look for a small hole with the inscription “ reset". So, good luck and do not forget to add to us on social networks.
