How to Reset Huawei Router Without Password if Locked out | Huawei HG8245H Fiber ONT Hard Reset, by TechTricks Zone on YouTube. 1 min 41 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 41 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Keep the router plugged in and powered on. Turn the unit so you can see the back or bottom panel, where the ports and the small RESET hole sit.
Find the pinhole marked RESET, or a small recessed button. Do not confuse it with the WPS or power buttons next to it.
Straighten a paperclip and push the tip into the RESET hole until you feel the button click. Hold it down for 10 to 15 seconds.
Watch the front lights. When they blink together or go out, release the button. The router is now erasing its settings.
Wait 2 to 3 minutes without touching the router while it reboots and rebuilds its default configuration.
On your phone or laptop, open the WiFi list and join the default network name printed on the router label.
Open a browser and go to 192.168.100.1. Log in with the default details on the sticker, usually admin for both username and password.
Set a new WiFi name and password, then re-enter your broadband username and password if the internet light stays red.
Tips and common mistakes
A quick 2 second press often does nothing, so hold the button for a full 10 to 15 seconds.
The reset erases your ISP settings, so have your broadband account details ready before you start.
Do not unplug the power during the reset or the firmware may be damaged.
If the router still asks for a password you do not have, your ISP may control it remotely, so call them.
Questions
Will I lose my internet connection after the reset?
Yes, temporarily. The router forgets its saved connection settings, so you must enter your broadband username and password again in the setup page to get back online.
Do I need the old admin password to reset it?
No. The physical RESET button works without any password, which is why it is the fix when you are locked out of the settings page.
What if the RESET button does nothing?
Check that you are pressing the right hole and holding long enough, and try a thinner pin. If it still fails, the button may be faulty and the router needs replacing.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
