Factory resetting the router is the best and most effective way while troubleshooting. You should also do this once in a while to remove any bugs and error from the device. Sometimes you forget your log in credentials, especially password and need to log in to the router. In that case, you can reset the router and login through the default credentials. When you reset a device it is set back to default credentials. All the current configuration and settings of the router will be erased. Let’s have a look at step by step process of how to reset ATT router. Reset will help the router restore the condition it was in prior to the issue. It will clear out most of your networking issues. The issue can arise due to multiple factors affecting it. Power outage and maintenance breakdown at the routers end can lead to Wi-Fi not working. Simple trouble shooting can help you resolve many issues but sometimes faulty connection like loose wiring and not plugged in properly can cause the malfunction. The mentioned steps can help you ensure proper working of your router and tell you how to factory reset AT&T router.
Follow the steps mentioned below.
Steps to reset ATT router:
Press and hold the reset button on the gateway for 10 seconds.
Make sure you hold it otherwise the router will reboot and nor perform a reset.
Wait till the status lights are on.
If the broadband or the service status light turns green, the router reset is successfully completed.
As mentioned, when you reset the router the settings are back to default and they are known to all. The default factory settings remains the same for every device for easy access. Therefore you must change the password to restrict unwanted access to your router. Here’s how to reset ATT router password. Enter the default IP address in any web browser. This will direct you to the log in page of the router. In the given boxes, enter the default log in credentials and click enter. You can now go to Wi-Fi settings and change the password of the router. You can also access the AT&T router settings by entering the default credentials. Let’s see how to access ATT router. The default IP address for the router is 192.168.0.1, you can enter it in any web browser and go to the log in page. The Default user name is admin and the default password is admin or the word password. Enter the following details accordingly and access your router settings.