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Hi, shouldnt factory reset be a software feature than a hardware. I have a brat at home who factory resets the router, creates his own router admin login and password . Which bascially allows more tha...
the hardware factory reset is many times a needed option to recover device or for people who sell a router and didn't reset prior to shipping it. Or for people who forgot a password and can't recover it. Kind of a key piece of equipment for many different instances. Especially with consumer gear.
If you truly want it disabled, won't ever forget your password, or don't think you'll ever have a firmware issue that requires a hard reset/tftp to recover, then just disable the button. Put a drop of superglue in it.
It'll void your warranty and you won't be able to recover it if something happens but the button won't move.
Or instead of disabling your "brat' (your words) access, just take their ipad/computer/phone/device away from them. Or all the powercords so they have to slowly watch their battery die and decide if its worth doing whatever they're doing.