Engadget Guide Explains How to Reset ASUS Routers
Engadget's guide explains how to reset ASUS routers via the web portal or reset button, noting that all custom settings will be lost.
Engadget advises users to save their account and password information and any special settings before resetting. It also recommends confirming that the router is connected to a computer, either wirelessly or through an Ethernet cable. Default usernames and passwords for management interfaces are typically found on a label on the back or bottom of the router.
For the online method, users can visit http://www.asusrouter.com or enter the router's LAN IP address, for example http://192.168.50.1. After typing in the username and password, the portal may prompt first-time users to complete a few setup steps. Engadget points to ASUS support pages for help finding the correct IP address.
The article also describes a hard factory reset for situations where the portal and button methods do not work. ASUS recommends trying a standard reboot before resorting to a hard reset. Because hard reset procedures differ among ASUS models, users are directed to the ASUS support page for model-specific instructions. The article cautions that a hard reset clears all data logs for AiProtection, Traffic Analyzer, and Web History.