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How to Reset the Amped Wireless R10000

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In this guide I will cover how to reset the Amped-Wireless R10000 router. This is not the same thing as rebooting a router. Rebooting is simply restarting the router or turning it off and back on again. Resetting the router is almost as simple but has more drastic consequences. A reset erases any changes you have made and reverts the router back at factory default settings.

Tip: Be careful when you reset your Amped-Wireless R10000 router. Some things to consider before continuing are:

  • The router's main username and password are reset.
  • The network SSID/username and password are reset to factory defaults.
  • If you connect to the Internet using DSL you need to re-enter the ISP (Internet Service Provider) username and password. If you don't know these call your ISP.
  • All configurations such as port forwards or IP address changes are erased.

Other Amped Wireless R10000 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Amped Wireless R10000. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Amped Wireless R10000

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Before you reset your Amped-Wireless R10000 router make sure it is on. During the reset process do not unplug or turn off the router, this could cause permanent damage to your device.

Now take a look at the back panel and locate the very small reset button. We have circled it in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Amped Wireless R10000 router.

Using something quite small like a pin or unfolded paperclip press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds.

Remember this erases every change you have ever made to this router. Everything is reverted back to factory defaults. This should only be done if you have exhausted other troubleshooting methods.

Login to the Amped Wireless R10000

Once you have successfully reset the Amped-Wireless R10000 router you need to login using the default username and password that came from the factory. We have these listed for you in the Amped-Wireless R10000 Login Guide.

Change Your Password

Next it's a good idea to change the router's default password. If creating a strong password is not you're idea of fun check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide for helpful hints.

Tip: Take this new password and write it down on post-it note and stick it to the bottom of the router for future reference.

Setup WiFi on the Amped-Wireless R10000

The last thing you need to change right after resetting a router is the WiFi security. There are a few router manufacturers that leave the security open as default. This means you have no security separating your network from the outside. The encryption needs to be changed to WPA2-PSK. For step-by-step instructions check out our How to Setup WiFi on the Amped-Wireless R10000.

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Amped Wireless R10000 Help

Be sure to check out our other Amped Wireless R10000 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Amped Wireless R10000. We also have the following guides for the same router: