We often forget our passwords for various devices, and a router is one of them. But since you can reset the routers’ passwords, you shouldn’t worry about this issue if you’re facing it. For your information, you can also follow the same methods discussed in this article to resolve most router-related other problems. Suppose you have forgotten your username, want to factory reset the router to its default settings, or facing some other internet speed-related issues. In all these cases, this article can help you.
This post discusses multiple methods to reset the ASUS router’s credentials, like how to reset ASUS router password and username and restore the setting to the factory defaults. You must start from the first and then move on if one doesn’t work out for you until the issue is resolved. Don’t forget to check your device in the list to identify whether the particular method applies to you. Moreover, take all the necessary safety steps we have added to each method. Now that you know most of this article, let’s read it!
How To Reset ASUS Router Password?
There are various methods to quickly reset the ASUS router password and other credentials like the username. But we have added four different but straightforward ways to reset your username in no time. Once the router restores to its factory defaults, we’ll also learn how to set a new password on ASUS router. So without any due, let’s explore the resting methods first!
1. Using The Reset Button
The first and most common way to reset the ASUS router is appropriately using the reset button on the router’s body. This method is applied to all the ASUS routers since all have the reset button. If you have any ASUS router, new or old, this method applies to that router. All the steps for this method are included as follows:
Step 1: Locate The Reset Button On The Router’s Body.
- This is mainly given on the router’s back panel, and “Reset” is mentioned along the button.
- On a few ASUS models, the reset button is given near the WPS button. If you know where the WPS button is on my router, the reset button would be very near to it.
Step 2: Appropriately Press The Reset Button.
- Take a ball pen or paper clip with a tip to easily access such a small reset button.
- Use the tip of any item to press the Reset button. Keep pressing it for at least 10 seconds until the power LED starts flashing.
Step 3: Complete the Resetting Process.
- If you had done everything right, your router would have reset up to this point. The next step
- Remember, the new login details are the same factory defaults. Enter “admin” in both the username and password sections. If you are connected, it means that the router is reset.
- The next step is to set up a new username and password; we’ll learn this in the next section of how to set a new password on ASUS router.
2. Using the WPS button
Another method to reset your ASUS router to its factory defaults is using the WPS button. This method is beneficial if the resetting via reset button isn’t applied to your router, maybe since the button isn’t working or is damaged. But remember, this isn’t applied to all the ASUS routers since this button isn’t available on all devices. This is applied only on the following devices:
[Devices names are taken from ASUS]
Products: 4G-AC53U, 4G-AC55U, 4G-AC68U, 4G-AC86U, 4G-AX56, Blue Cave, BRT-AC828, DSL-AC68R, DSL-AC68U, RP-AC1900, RP-AC51, RP-AC53, RP-AC55, RP-AC68U, RT-AC1200, RT-AC1200_V2, RT-AC1200E, RT-AC1200G, RT-AC1200G+, RT-AC1200GU, RT-AC1200HP, RT-AC1300G PLUS, RT-AC1300UHP, RT-AC1750, RT-AC1750_B1, RT-AC1750-B1, RT-AC1900, RT-AC1900P, RT-AC1900U, RT-AC3100, RT-AC3200, RT-AC51U, RT-AC51U+, RT-AC52U, RT-AC52U B1, RT-AC53, RT-AC54U, RT-AC55UHP, RT-AC56S, RT-AC58U, RT-AC59U, RT-AC59U_V2, RT-AC66R, RT-AC66U, RT-AC66U White, RT-AC66U-B1, RT-AC66W, RT-AC67U, RT-AC68P, RT-AC68R, RT-AC68RW, RT-AC68U, RT-AC68U White, RT-AC68UF, RT-AC68W, RT-AC750, RT-AC750GF, RT-AC750L, RT-AC85P, RT-AC87R, RT-AC87U, RT-AC87W, RT-AC88U, RT-ACRH13, RT-ACRH17, RT-AX53U, RT-AX89X, RT-N11P-B1, RT-N12 (VER.D1), RT-N12+ B1, RT-N12E-C1, RT-N12HP B1, RT-N12-plus-PRO, RT-N12-VP-B1, RT-N14UHP, RT-N18U, RT-N19, RT-N300-B1, RT-N66R, RT-N66U (VER.B1), RT-N66U C1, RT-N66W, RT-N800HP
Suppose your device is on the list. In this case, this method is applicable. The steps for it are included as follows:
Step 1: Locate the WPS button.
- Turn off your router first.
- Try finding the WPS button on the router’s backside. Remember, “WPS” would be written beside it so take help from it.
- You can also use the rest button to find out the WPS button. Both buttons are sitting very near to each other.
Step 2: Press the WPS button.
- Take a ball pen or paper clip with a tip to easily access such a small WPS button.
- Long-press the WPS button and keep pressing it. Turn on the router when the button is pressed. Keep pressing it until the power LED button starts flashing.
Step 3: Release the WPS button.
- The next step is to release the WPS button on the right spot.
- That right spot is when the power LED button is flashing. So release it at this spot.
Step 4: Complete the Resetting Process.
- The router will automatically turn on once it’s reset. You must wait until the resetting process is completed.
- Remember, the new login details are the same factory defaults. Enter “admin” in both the username and password sections. If you are connected, it means that the router is reset.
The next step is to set up a new username and password; we’ll learn this in the next section of how to set a new password on ASUS router.
How To Set a New Password On The ASUS Router?
Once you have restored your ASUS router to its default settings, the next step is to set a new password, username, and other settings. For this, you can use two methods, use Web GUI and the ASUS Router app. I’ll use the app to set the passwords and make things easier. The method is given as follows:
Step 1: Set up the ASUS Router app.
- Follow this link [https://www.asus.com/content/asus-router-app/] to access the applications.
- Download, install, and set up everything.
Step 2: Go to the Password Settings Section.
- Connect your Android or iOS mobile phone to ASUS using WiFi and enter the necessary login details to login into it.
- Open the app > Settings > Advanced Settings > Wireless > General.
Step 3: Set Up the New Password.
- Once you have accessed the General, locate the WPA Pro-Shared Key and enter your new password.
- Once you have entered the new password, click Apply.
