How to Factory Reset Tenda WiFi Router Without Login Password | Tenda C6 WIFI Router Reset, by Reset Panda on YouTube. 1 min 41 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 41 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Keep the router plugged in and switched on. A reset needs power, so do not unplug the adapter at any point during this process.
Turn the router around and find the small hole or button marked Reset or RST. On the Tenda C6 it sits next to the power port on the back panel.
Straighten a paperclip and push the tip into the Reset hole. Press until you feel the button click, then hold it down firmly.
Keep holding for about 8 to 10 seconds. Watch the front LEDs, which should blink together or go out and start again to show the reset is running.
Let go of the button and wait one to two minutes while the router restarts. Do not press Reset again or cut the power while it boots.
Open the WiFi list on your phone or laptop and join the default network name printed on the sticker under the router. It has no password, or uses the one on that sticker.
Open a browser and go to 192.168.0.1 or tendawifi.com. Create a new admin password when the setup page asks for one.
Set your WiFi name and password again, then enter your internet connection details if the router asks for them, such as a PPPoE username and password from your provider.
Save the settings and let the router reconnect. Test the connection by loading a website on a device joined to the new network.
Tips and common mistakes
Hold the Reset button for the full count, since a quick tap often does nothing and the old password stays in place.
The reset deletes your WiFi name, password and provider settings, so note them down before you start if you can still read them.
If the LEDs never change, try holding the button for 15 seconds, and check that you are pressing Reset and not the WPS button.
After the reset, change the admin password from the default so nobody else on the network can open the router settings.
Questions
Will a factory reset remove my WiFi password?
Yes. The router goes back to the default network name and password printed on its sticker, so you must set a new WiFi name and password in the setup page.
Can I reset the Tenda C6 if I forgot the admin password?
Yes, that is exactly what the Reset button is for. The reset clears the admin login, and you create a fresh one at 192.168.0.1 or tendawifi.com.
How long do I hold the Reset button?
About 8 to 10 seconds, until the front lights blink or restart. If nothing happens, unplug the router for 30 seconds, plug it back in and try again.
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