How to Reset Asus Router to the Factory Default Settings? (3 Ways)

To reset Asus router, you don’t have to do much. Moreover, there are three different ways to go about the Asus router reset. Resetting your Asus WiFi router not only refreshes your device but also erases everything from the internal memory. Asus wireless routers are some of the most reliable yet smart wireless devices on the market. See more

In case you forget the Asus login password or the Asus router does not work, you can choose to reset Asus router to the factory default settings. The default settings are the original settings of your Asus WiFi router with which it is supplied to you. 

We have created this post to help Asus users to learn the three different ways of resetting an Asus wireless router. 

Reset Asus router through the push button

It is the easiest way of resetting the Asus wireless router to the default factory settings. You just need to access the push button, which is located there on the backside of your Asus wireless router. You need to press and hold down the push button to reset your router to the original settings. 

Here are the details steps to go about the Asus router reset:

1. Take a paper clip or toothpick in your hands to press the reset button. 
2. The reset button is a push button that is placed underneath the frame of your WiFi router. 
3. Push the Asus router’s reset button and hold it for approximately 12 seconds. 
4. After 10 seconds, you will see the lights on your router will start illuminating. 
5. Now, release the reset button and allow your Asus router to restore the factory default settings. 

Finally, your Asus WiFi router will get back to its original state. You can configure the router if you want. Login to router.asus.com to follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Asus WiFi router. 

Reset Asus router via router.asus.com

This is the second method through which you can go about the Asus router reset to its factory default settings. You need to connect your computer to a router before you proceed with the reset process. Follow the steps below:

1. Firstly, open a web browser on a PC connected to the Asus router. 
2. Type router.asus.com in the address bar of the internet browser and press Enter. 
3. The browser will send you to the Asus router login page. 
4. The Asus login page will request you to share the username and password of your router. 
5. After that, enter the default username and password of your Asus router and hit Enter. 
6. The web browser will navigate you to the Asus router homepage. The homepage shows all the information about your router. 
7. Select Administration and then choose Restore/Factory Defaults. 
8. After that, click Restore and then click Yes to confirm. 

As soon as you confirm the reset action, the router will initiate the router reset process. It is important to note that the device should not be powered Off in the middle of the process. Wait for a few seconds to allow your router to properly restore the factory default settings. 

Asus router reset using the mobile app

In this section, we will discuss how to reset Asus router using the mobile app. The Asus Router app is a free mobile app that you can download from the App Store or the Play Store. If you have already configured your device using the mobile app, you can directly follow the steps below:

1. Open the Asus Router app on your smartphone or tablet. 
2. Now, you need to navigate to Settings and then select the Factory Default button. 
3. Tap the Factory Default button and then the router will inform you that it will take three minutes to restore the factory default settings on your router. 
4. Follow the in-app instructions to re-set ASUS router to the factory default settings using the Asus Router app on your smartphone or tablet. 

Final thoughts

This post was all about the Asus router reset using three different methods. We discussed all three methods to reset your router to the original settings. We hope that you found this post helpful and that it helped you bring your device back to its factory default settings. If you need any assistance setting up your device or face any issues while attempting to reset the Asus WiFi router, please get in touch with our Asus dedicated support team.