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How to Reset the Allied Telesyn AT-AR221E

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This guide will go over how to reset the Allied-Telesyn AT-AR221E router to factory defaults. This is not the same thing as rebooting. When you reboot the router you are simply turning it off and back on again. When you reset this router you are erasing all your configurations and returning it to factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting this router can cause problems if you are unprepared. Take the following into consideration:

  • The router's main username and password are reset.
  • If you use a DSL connection you will need to re-enter the ISP username and password to continue the use of the Internet.
  • All of the configurations you made such as port forwards or IP address changes need to be re-entered.

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This is the reset router guide for the Allied Telesyn AT-AR221E. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Allied Telesyn AT-AR221E

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While the router is turned on look at the back panel of the device.

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This is the reset page from your Allied Telesyn AT-AR221E router.

Locate the button titled Init short for Initialize. This is the reset button. Press and hold this button until the Status button on the front stops flashing and then flashes 6 times. Now release the Initialize button. This resets your Allied-Telesyn AT-AR221E router to factory defaults.

Please remember this erases everything you have ever done to this router. This should only be done after other troubleshooting options have been exhausted.

Login to the Allied Telesyn AT-AR221E

Now that you have reset your Allied-Telesyn AT-AR221E router you need to login using the factory default username and password. These can be found in our Login Guides.

Change Your Password

After you have finished logging into the router you need to change that password to something you create. When creating a new password, there are a few rules to make it stronger. Just click the link titled Choosing a Strong Password for our helpful hints.

Tip: When you create this new password you need to write it down on a piece of paper and stick it to the bottom of the router for safe keeping.

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This is the reset router guide for the Allied Telesyn AT-AR221E. We also have the following guides for the same router: