Verizon router is among one of the best selling router brands in the market. The routers have better internet security and high speed making them popular. Verizon routers can work efficiently in a office setup and home Wi-Fi network. But sometimes you face some error and issues with the router in that case you can reset Verizon router to default factory settings to get rid of them. Before resetting the router, reboot the router and perform the power cycle to see if that fixes the problem. Make sure that the router is placed properly on a smooth surface. There should be no loose wires or plugs connected to the router. Check all the electric socket. If you still find some error and the devices connected are not able to connect to the internet, perform the reset function on the router. Let’s see how to reset Verizon FiOS router.
Follow the steps mentioned below.
Steps to reset Verizon router:
Look for a reset button at the back of the router.
Press and hold the button for 15 seconds.
Remember, do not release the button immediately otherwise the router would not be reset.
When you find the lights on the router stable, release the button.
It will take a few minutes to reinitialize and the router will restart.
The router will be back to default settings when you reset it. It is important to login to the router and perform Verizon router password reset after the process is completed. The password act as a key to the router and adds a layer of security. You can set any password for your router in order to avoid unnecessary access. You have to go through Verizon FiOS router login to navigate to settings and change the configuration. Let’s have a look at the steps.
Steps to login to Verizon router:
Note down the router’s SSID and password from the user’s guide or at the back of the router.
Open the web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) and type ‘192.168.1.1’
Press Enter and you would be directed to the router’s login page.
Enter, Verizon default router login to go to settings.
The default username and password are as follows- username: admin, password: admin.
Press, continue and you can modify the settings, change password and username from here.
Click on the Wi-Fi settings and then click on password.
Enter your old password and now create and type a new password.
Re enter the same password to confirm.
Click save to apply the changes.
You can also check for router firmware update and update the router for smooth functioning.