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How to Reset the Airlink 101 AR570W

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This guide covers how to reset your Airlink-101 AR570W router to factory defaults. This is different than rebooting the router. Rebooting is cycling the power by turning it off and back on again. Resetting is reverting the router back to it's original factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting the router can cause problems if you don't know what to expect. Consider the following:

  • the router password is reset
  • the WiFi username/SSID and password are reset to default
  • If you have a DSL connection you need to re-enter the ISP username and password.
  • Any configurations such as firewalls, port forwards, and even IP address changes are erased.

Other Airlink 101 AR570W Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Airlink 101 AR570W. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Airlink 101 AR570W

While the router is turned on flip it around so you are looking at the back panel.

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This is the reset page from your Airlink 101 AR570W router.

Using a small pin or unfolded paperclip press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds. The reset process should begin once you let go of the button.

Do not unplug or turn off the Airlink-101 AR570W router during the reset process. Turning off the router could cause permanent damage to the device.

Remember that this will erase everything you have done to personalize this router. We recommend trying other troubleshooting methods before continuing.

Login to the Airlink 101 AR570W

After you reset the Airlink-101 AR570W router you need to login to it using the default username and password. These can be found in our Airlink-101 AR570W Login Guide.

Change Your Password

It's a good idea to change the router password to something you choose. If you have difficulty coming up with new passwords, check out this Choosing a Strong Password guide for helpful tips.

Write this new password down on a slip of paper and attach it to the bottom of the router for the next time you login.

Setup WiFi on the Airlink-101 AR570W

The last setting you need to change is the security of your WiFi. There are some router companies that like to leave the security disabled or open as the default. This is not a good idea because it means anyone can use your WiFi if they are in range. We recommend changing your WiFi security to WPA2-PSK. For more help on this subject check out our How to Setup WiFi on the Airlink-101 AR570W guide.

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This is the reset router guide for the Airlink 101 AR570W. We also have the following guides for the same router: