What can I do if I forget the administrator password of my xDSL modem router?

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Updated 08-09-2024 02:59:44 AM FAQ view icon3346781
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If you have forgotten the administrator password of your xDSL modem router, here are 2 suggestions for you.

Method 1 Login via TP-Link ID

For modem routers bound to a TP-Link ID, you can use your TP-Link ID to log into the modem router.

Method 1 Login via TP-Link ID

Method 2 Reset the modem router

If the modem router is not bound to a TP-Link ID, the only way to access the modem router is to reset the router to factory default settings. After resetting, you can login again and set a new administrator password.

Note:

If you reset the device, the device will return to factory defaults, you will lose all your settings.

Step 1 With the Router powered on, directly press and hold the reset button with a pin for approximately 6 to 10 seconds, release the reset button and wait for the device to reboot automatically to its factory default settings.

If you reset the device, the device will return to factory defaults, you will lose all your settings.

Step 2 Follow the FAQ to log in to the Web Configuration page and create a new administrator password.

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