In the event you forget your password, you can use the reset button found on all ZyXEL modem models to restore the original settings of your modem. You can then choose another password and configure your settings through your computer's browser interface.
How do I restore my ZyXEL to factory settings?
To factory reset the router, push a paper clip, knitting needle or pen into the Reset hole on the back of the router for 10 seconds (or until the lights flash). Please note, this will change the WiFi name and password back to the default.3 Jan 2022
What happens when you reset your wireless router?
Router reset will wipe out all of your customized settings. Router username and password will be reset to factory default values as shown on the router label. Your Wi-Fi network won't be accessible until you reconfigure your router and update your Wi-Fi devices to use the same customized Wi-Fi settings.
How do I hard reset my router?
- Keep your router plugged in.
- Find your router's reset button. This will be on the back or the bottom of your router.
- Use a paperclip to hold down the reset button for 30 seconds.
- Release the button.
- Wait for the router to power back on.
How do I convert 2.4 GHz to 5GHz WiFi?
- Right-click on the Start menu to display the WinX menu. (
- Select Device Manager.
- Click on Network Adapters to expand the option.
- Right-click on the WiFi adapter and select Properties.
- Click on the Advanced tab.
- In the the Property section click on Band or Preferred Band option.
Should I change 2.4 GHz to 5GHz?
The 2.4GHz network is slightly slower, but can cover a large area, as the signal is more effective at penetrating thick walls. The 5GHz network is faster but has a shorter range, offering a better connection for devices within close proximity.
How do I enable 5GHz WiFi?
- Log into your account.
- Open the Wireless tab to edit your wireless settings.
- Change the 802.11 band from 2.4-GHz to 5-GHz.
- Click Apply.
How do I upgrade my WiFi to 5GHz?
- Enter the IP address 192.168. 0.1 in your Internet browser.
- Leave the user field empty and use admin as the password.
- Select Wireless from the menu.
- In the 802.11 band selection field, you can select 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.
- Click on Apply to save the Settings.
How do I reset my CenturyLink modem?
- Locate the Reset Button. Look for the factory reset button on the back of your modem or router—it's likely red.
- Use the Reset Button. To initiate the factory reset, press and hold the button for at least 15 seconds.
- Wait. Wait for at least 3-5 minutes for the factory reset to finish.
How do I manually reset my modem?
Power on your cable modem. Insert a straightened paper clip into the Reset button, and press and hold for about seven seconds until all LEDs blink. Release the Reset button. Your cable modem's configuration is reset to factory default settings.21 Dec 2016
What happens if I reboot my CenturyLink modem?
A reset restores your modem to its factory default settings. It will also erase any customized settings you may have changed, including static IP address setup, DNS, personalized password, WiFi settings, routing and DHCP settings.