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JohnStephen
Aspirant
Aug 13, 2023

How to dispose of WNDR 4500 router

I have a WNDR4500 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router.  I have replaced it with new equipment and I am trying to figure out how to dispose of it.  I can take it to an e-waste recycling center, but...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 13, 2023

Yes.

Press the reset button for 10 seconds then then release. Let the router process it for 30 seconds, then power off. 

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    JohnStephen
    Aspirant
    Aug 13, 2023

    Thanks so much for the quick response, I really appreciate it.

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Aug 13, 2023

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