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How to Reset the Amped Wireless TAP-R2

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This guide covers how to reset the Amped Wireless TAP-R2 router back to factory defaults. There is a lot of confusion between the terms reset and reboot. When you want to reboot something you want to cycle it's power by turning it off and back on again. Resetting a router is reverting all the settings back to how they were from the factory.

Warning: Resetting your router can cause problems if you don't know what to expect. We recommend making a list of all the settings you know will change. Begin by using the list we created below:

  • The router's username and password are reverted to factory defaults.
  • The WiFi information such as SSID, password, and security method are returned to factory.
  • If you use DSL you need to re-enter the ISP username and password. This information can be obtained by calling your ISP.
  • Any other settings that you have changed such as port forwards are erased. These need to be re-configured.

Other Amped Wireless TAP-R2 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Amped Wireless TAP-R2. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Amped Wireless TAP-R2

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The first step in this Amped Wireless TAP-R2 reset process is to locate the reset button. Normally this tiny recessed button is can be found on the back panel or on the underside of the router. We have circled it's location for you in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Amped Wireless TAP-R2 router.

Take the end of an unwound paperclip to press and hold the reset button for at least 10 seconds. The Amped Wireless TAP-R2 router needs to be on in order for this to work. Don't unplug or turn off the router during this process as it could cause damage to the router.

Remember this erases all the setting you have made to this router. It's a good idea to try other troubleshooting methods first.

Login to the Amped Wireless TAP-R2

After you have reset the Amped Wireless TAP-R2 router successfully you need to login to it using the default IP address, username, and password. We have this information for you in our Amped Wireless TAP-R2 Login Guide.

Change Your Password

The next step is to change the default password. It's never a good idea to leave a default password that way. Change this password to something you create. For great ideas and tips check out our guide titled Choosing a Strong Password.

Tip: Write this new password down on a piece of paper and place it somewhere safe. If your router is in a secure location it's okay to attach it to the bottom of the router so you don't lose it.

Setup WiFi on the Amped Wireless TAP-R2

The last thing we will discuss in this guide is the WiFi settings. Don't forget these too have been reset and need your attention. Some router manufacturers like to leave the security open as the default. This means your network has no security by default. We strongly recommend making sure you have the security mode of WPA2-PSK. If you need instructions for this check out our guide titled How to Setup WiFi on the Amped Wireless TAP-R2.

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Amped Wireless TAP-R2 Help

Be sure to check out our other Amped Wireless TAP-R2 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Amped Wireless TAP-R2. We also have the following guides for the same router: