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Agriffo13
May 03, 2025Aspirant
MK83 Factory reset
I have tried performing a factory reset directly from the router and through the admin settings from a connected pc. Once it reboots, the router settings and name remains. Any suggestions? Anyone else...
Agriffo13
May 04, 2025Aspirant
I’ve tried different browsers as well. Would this reset the network name as well? I guess that is the reason I am thinking it’s not completed because the network name and password are still intact.
Steps I am taking when hardwired directly to the router:
1. Connect to the router network.
2. Go to http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.1.1 in your browser.
3. Log in with your admin credentials.
4. Navigate to:
Advanced > Administration > Backup Settings
5. Scroll to the “Factory Default” section.
6. Click Erase, then confirm when prompted.
I have also tried the factory reset manually on the device.
Steps I am taking when hardwired directly to the router:
1. Connect to the router network.
2. Go to http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.1.1 in your browser.
3. Log in with your admin credentials.
4. Navigate to:
Advanced > Administration > Backup Settings
5. Scroll to the “Factory Default” section.
6. Click Erase, then confirm when prompted.
I have also tried the factory reset manually on the device.