最近，一位朋友问我，由于他们不再记得WiFi 密码，他们如何将(WiFi password)无线路由器(wireless router)重置为默认设置。曾经发生在你身上吗？我也是！
您可能需要重置无线路由器的原因有几个：1）您使用了一个难以记住的密码，忘记了密码并且没有将密码存储在任何地方或 2）它是由其他人设置的，而您没有不知道密码或 3) 由于性能或连接问题(performance or connectivity issues)，您想要重置路由器，或 4) 您认为您的路由器可能已被入侵并想要重置它以阻止任何未经授权的用户。
请注意，如果您只是遇到连接问题，您可能根本不需要重置路由器，而只需重新启动它。要重新启动，只需将路由器从墙上拔下，等待大约 20 秒，然后重新插入。路由器重新启动需要一两分钟，但大多数连接问题都可以通过这样做来解决。
重置路由器后，登录网页密码和WiFi密码(WiFi password)将重置为默认密码(default password)。查看(Check)我的帖子，了解如何查找无线路由器(wireless router)的默认密码(default password) 。
硬重置（物理按钮）
重置无线路由器(wireless router)是一项相当简单的任务，但结果非常严重，这意味着您需要花费大量时间来设置所有内容。重置无线路由器(wireless router)时，您将丢失所有设置，包括以下内容：
Router admin login (username & password)
WiFi username and password, security type, channel
SSID name
Any port forwards
Any dynamic DNS setup
Any firewall rules or settings
几乎每一个现代路由器都可以通过一个非常简单的程序进行重置。要么将路由器倒置，要么在背面寻找一个带有RESET字样的小孔。您现在所要做的就是找到一个小回形针(paper clip)，在路由器打开时将一端插入孔中。
通常，您必须按住按钮 10 到 15 秒。此时，您应该会看到无线路由器(wireless router)指示灯闪烁、闪烁或只是重新启动。完全重新启动后，路由器将恢复其原始出厂默认状态(factory default state)。
差不多就是这样！一些较旧的路由器可能要求您先关闭路由器，然后按住重置按钮(reset button)，然后重新打开路由器。如果这两种方法都不起作用，那么您可能应该查看路由器随附的手册或在线查找手册。
软重置（网络管理员）
重置路由器的第二种方法是从Web 管理界面(web admin interface)内部恢复出厂默认设置。为此，您必须知道路由器的IP地址并将(router and type)其(IP address)输入您的网络浏览器(web browser)。
根据您使用的路由器，您必须在Web 界面(web interface)中访问的位置会有很大差异。检查的最佳位置是在Management(Management)、Administration、Advanced、System、 Maintenance或类似的标题下。我有Verizon FIOS，我(Verizon FIOS and mine)的位于我的 Actiontec 路由器的Advanced下。(Advanced)
应该有一个称为恢复默认值(Restore Defaults)或恢复出厂设置的按钮，其作用与物理( Restore Factory Settings)复位按钮(reset button)完全相同。唯一的区别是大多数现代路由器还可以选择将您的设置备份到配置文件(configuration file)中，您可以在以后使用该文件进行恢复。
如果您的路由器有问题，您可能不想恢复当前设置，但最好重置路由器，设置所有内容(setup everything)，然后在正确配置后保存所有设置的备份再次。
现在您的路由器已备份并运行，您将需要使用Web 浏览器(web browser)连接到它以再次配置所有设置。为此，您需要找到路由器的IP 地址(IP address)。
如果您无法按照上一个链接中的说明进行操作，您还可以从一个名为Setup Router的网站上签出一个名为Router Detector的程序，该程序基本上可以为您找到路由器。
登录后，您应该做两件事：更改登录路由器的默认密码(default password)，然后设置无线设置。
请(Make)务必阅读我关于如何保护您的无线网络(wireless network)以使其他人无法使用您的带宽以及如何禁用SSID广播以提高安全性的帖子。
如果您在重置无线路由器(wireless router)时遇到任何问题或在保持与无线路由器(wireless router)的连接时遇到问题，请发表评论，我会尽力提供帮助。享受！
How to Reset Your Wireless Router
I rеcently was asked by a friend how they could reset their wireless router back to its default ѕettings since they no longer could remеmber the WiFi password. Ever happen to you? Me too!
There are a couple of reasons why you may need to reset your wireless router: 1) You used a hard to remember password, forgot it and don’t have the password stored anywhere or 2) It was setup by someone else and you don’t know the password or 3) You want to reset the router due to performance or connectivity issues or 4) You think your router may be compromised and want to reset it to block any unauthorized users.
Note that if you are simply having connection issues, you may not need to reset your router at all, but just need to reboot it. In order to reboot, just unplug the router from the wall, wait about 20 seconds and then plug it back in. It’ll take a minute or two for the router to restart, but most connection issues can be solved by doing this.
Once you reset the router, the password for logging into the web interface and the WiFi password will be reset to their default passwords. Check out my post on how to find the default password for your wireless router.
Hard Reset (Physical Button)
Resetting a wireless router is a fairly simple task, but the results are pretty serious, which means you’ll need to spend quite a bit of time setting everything back up. When you reset a wireless router, you will lose all settings including the following:
Router admin login (username & password)
WiFi username and password, security type, channel
SSID name
Any port forwards
Any dynamic DNS setup
Any firewall rules or settings
Just about every modern router can be reset by following a very simple procedure. Either flip the router upside down or look on the back for a small hole with the word RESET. All you have to do now is just find a small paper clip and stick one end into the hole while the router is turned on.
Normally, you will have to hold down the button for 10 to 15 seconds. At this point, you should see the wireless router lights flash, blink, or simply restart. Once it has fully rebooted, the router is back to its original factory default state.
That’s pretty much it! Some older routers may require you to turn off the router first, then hold down the reset button and then turn the router back on. If neither one of these two methods work, then you should probably take a look at the manual that came with the router or find the manual online.
Soft Reset (Web Admin)
The second way to reset a router is to restore factory defaults from inside the web admin interface. In order to do this, you have to know the IP address of your router and type that into your web browser.
Where you have to go in the web interface will vary wildly depending on which router you are using. The best places to check are under headings like Management, Administration, Advanced, System, Maintenance or something similar. I have Verizon FIOS and mine was located under Advanced for my Actiontec router.
There should be a button called Restore Defaults or Restore Factory Settings, which will do exactly the same thing as the physical reset button. The only difference is that most modern routers also have the option of backing up your settings to a configuration file that you can use to restore at a later point.
If you’re having issues with your router, you probably won’t want to restore the current settings, but it’s a very good idea to reset your router, setup everything and then save a backup of all your settings once you have it properly configured again.
Now that your router is back up and running, you are going to need to connect to it using your web browser to configure all the settings again. In order to do this, you need to find the IP address for your router.
If you are not able to follow the instructions from the previous link, you can also checkout a program called Router Detector from a website called Setup Router that basically finds the router for you.
Once you have logged in, you should do two things: change the default password for logging into your router and then setup your wireless settings.
Make sure to read my post on how to secure your wireless network so that others cannot use your bandwidth and how to disable SSID broadcasting for more security.
If you are having any trouble resetting your wireless router or are having problems maintaining a connection to your wireless router, post a comment and I’ll try to help. Enjoy!
