A factory reset would also be useful if you encounter issues with performance or features that are not working. If you forgot your ASUS router's admin username and password you will need to reset your router settings. Learn how to reset an ASUS router to factory defaults using the hardware buttons or the web GUI interface.. For more hard reset details could refer to ASUS router Hard Factory Reset. 2-3 Then there'll be a window pop out to ask you that are you sure you want to continue the restoring? Please select [OK] to start restoring. Notice: All current settings will be deleted and the router will be restored to its factory default settings.
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1. Turn the router off. 2. Press and hold the "WPS" button and turn the router on. 3. Power light is on (keep holding the WPS button). 4. Release the WPS button after the power LED light starts flashing. 5. Power light stops flashing and the router will automatically reboot. Find the WPS button on your router, kindly refer to the following picture.. There are two methods to factory reset your Asus router: using the router's web interface or the reset button on the back of the device. Here's a step-by-step guide to both methods: