Posted on: 27 Aug 2024
Verizon Fios Router: How to Reset?
A common solution for various internet connectivity and performance problems is to reset the Verizon Fios router. In simple terms, when a router is reset, it is in essence removed from all its memory and then the firmware is reinstalled. This enables the router to clear any corrupted files or temporary anomalies that may be causing issues.
It is quite simple to reset a Fios router and the entire process does not take more than a few minutes. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to properly reset your Verizon Fios router:
Find Your Router Model
The first one is to recognize the unique number of your Verizon Fios router model. The resetting process may take slightly different depending on which model you have. Some of the most popular Fios routers are the G1100, G3100, or G3200 models.
In most cases, the specific model of the router is stated somewhere on the front or the back of the device. If you are unable to see the router, you can also check the model number through the router admin screen that is available on your computer.
Identifying the precise Fios router model is because it will enable you to follow the reset procedure for that particular device.
Go to Fios Router Homepage
The next step is to be able to get to the page where you have the admin access to your router. Here are the steps to log in:
1. Take out the ethernet cable and plug it into the computer directly to the router. This will give them reliable access to the admin screen.
2. Open any web browser and visit the router login page at HTTP: Firewalls – MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching), PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), and Cisco VPN (Cisco Virtual Private Network) – IP address: //192.168.1.1.
3. When it is asked for the admin username and the password to the Fios router, provide them. The default login details are normally “admin” both as the username and password. If you altered the admin details, type your specific login in the field provided.
4. Click on “OK” to log into the router’s admin page. This will show you the router dashboard and its settings.
After you have successfully logged into the admin panel of the router, you can follow the steps on how to reset the router.
Backup Router Settings (Optional)
If you are about to reset your Verizon router, you might also consider copying your current device settings. This includes things like:
- They include the network identification name and the security code.
- Port forwarding rules
- Parental control settings
- Attached devices list
These settings might be backed up to make it simple to reapply them on the router after the reset.
To backup your settings:
1. Click on the backup settings tab in your Fios router admin interface. In most of the models, this is located under the “Administration” tab.
2. Click the backup option. This will download a file with your router config data on your computer.
3. Make sure you are aware of the place on your computer where files download. This backup file can be used to restore the router configurations at a later date.
In case your router does not have a backup option, it is recommended to take manual notes of the WiFi network and the connection to the device before resetting the router.
Initiate the Router Reset
Once logged into your router dashboard, here are the steps to kick off the reset:
1. Go to the router reset page. In most Verizon Fios routers, the reboot and reset buttons can be found in the “Router Management” or “System/Device Info” tab.
2. Choose the option that restores the router’s settings to the defaults. This may be labeled “Reset Router” or “Reset Device”.
3. A confirmation message will appear. To proceed with the reset, click on ‘Yes’ or ‘OK’.
4. The router reset will now begin as well. DO NOT turn off the router when you are resetting it! This may take anything between 2 to 5 minutes to accomplish.
5. Sometimes the router admin page may close or you may be disconnected from the internet for a while – this is expected. After around 5 minutes the reboot and reset process is complete.
Wait for some time to allow the Fios router to perform its reset process from inside. After that is done, it is going to restart automatically with the settings that have been cleared out.
Reconfigure Your WiFi Network
Once again, the Verizon router reset is final and once it is done, you will have to start from scratch when creating your WiFi networks. Log back into your router admin page after the reboot at http:> This means that the PPS range is set at //192.168.1.1.
Here are the steps to recreate your wireless networks:
1. Go to Basic Wireless settings on the main interface. This deals with the WiFi networks on your router.
2. If there are any WiFi networks listed, clear them out. This is because you need to begin a new one after the reset.
3. Connect to a new wireless network name and password. Remember to write down this new WiFi credential.
4. Specify the WiFi band (2.4GHz or 5GHz), channel lineup, and encryption. WPA2 should be used because this is the most secure encryption method available.
5. Click Apply to save your new wireless network. Plug all your devices into this new WiFi and type the correct password when prompted.
Since the reset, the WiFi network settings on your Verizon router are new. Any connected devices will need to reconnect with the new WiFi credentials.
Restore Router Settings from Backup (Optional)
If you have your Verizon Fios router settings backup before the reset, you can now proceed to restore them. This will reset your router to its factory settings and reconnect it with all devices to which it was connected before, all port forwarding, parental control, etc.
Here’s how to restore your router config backup:
1. Access your router admin page at HTTP: After a while, I typed in 192.168.1.1 once more. Log in if prompted.
2. It is usually located in the Administration or System settings and labeled as “Restore/Import Setting.”
3. Choose and upload the backup file containing the settings of your router. Press the Restore or Import button to load the settings from the backup.
4. Let it sit for a few minutes to ensure that the settings have been fully restored. The router may overload and reboot once more in the process.
Your Verizon Fios router should now have its settings restored to its factory default settings when you reset it. This means that all the settings that you put on your router will be restored from the backup file.
And that’s it! These therefore are the steps you can follow to reset your Verizon router to the factory settings thereby regaining access to your router’s settings. It should be noted that the reset will clear all current settings, so if you need to save your router’s settings, make certain to do so before proceeding. It is recommended to perform periodic resets to achieve the best internet speeds and stability when using the Verizon Fios connection.
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