How to Reset Belkin Router to factory default configuration?
Resetting router is helpful when you forgotten the login credentials for the login page of router. Please note that the factory reset option of router will wipe all your settings and return all the router configurations to defaults, settings like IP address, username and password and IP configurations etc. Factory resetting a router is necessary for troubleshooting or if you want to make big changes to your network settings. One of the main reasons behind resetting is that your internet is running slow so we are providing the steps for resetting of Belkin wireless router.
Factory reset of Belkin router via Web Interface:
Log into your router as an administrator through 192.168.2.1.
Click on Administration then select "Advanced Settings".
Then Select the Restore Factory Defaults option to do Belkin Router Reset task.
Some Belkin routers have the different Web Interface option in which you have to select the options "Router Maintenance" Under "Settings" option. Then select "Reset Belkin Router" option instead of Factory Restore option.
Factory Reset Belkin Router Through Hardware:-
Take a look at the back of your belkin router.
You have to locate the reset button on the router.
Press the reset button with the help of pin to for around 10 seconds and release the button.
Release the belkin router for 1-2 minutes for reboot process and reload the default configuration settings.
Reset your modem once the router has rebooted.
Points to Remember, once you done factory reset Belkin router, the password you were using will no longer work. You will need to log in using the default username and password.
Updating Firmware After Belkin Router Factory Reset
After performing the reset task you would have to check the firmware updates for your router. Login to your belkin router web-interface via default login credentials and select "firmware update option" if you find any update then download and install it. Firmwares Updates are most useful for Router because routers manufacturers regularly offer updated firmware for their routers as they develop new features, fix bugs.
These are steps for Belkin Router Reset after reading this blog you will be able to perform Belkin Router Reset task manually. For any other help let us know at our toll free 1888-399-0817.
Source:- https://www.belkin.com/au/support-article?articleNum=10771