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How to Reset the Asus GT-AC5300

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In this guide I will be showing you how to reset the Asus GT-AC5300 router. This is not the same thing as a reboot. A reboot is a cycle in the power to the unit. A reset erases everything you have personalized in the router.

Warning: Resetting a router is a big step. You need to fully reconfigure the device afterwards. Some of the settings that need to be changed after a reset are:

  • The router's login username and password.
  • The router's Wi-Fi SSID/network name and password.
  • If this is a DSL router, you need to re-enter the ISP (Internet Service Provider) username and password. Call your ISP for these details.
  • Any port forwarding, scheduling, or IP addresses you have changed.

I strongly recommend exhausting your other troubleshooting methods before you continue with this reset.

Other Asus GT-AC5300 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Asus GT-AC5300 3.0.0.4.382_15984. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Asus GT-AC5300

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To find the reset button on the router, turn it around so you are looking at the back of it. The side with all the cords coming out. It will be a tiny button (normally recessed to avoid accidental resets).

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Asus GT-AC5300 router.

With the router on take a straightened paperclip and press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds. This starts the reset process which can take more than several minutes to complete.

Warning: Do not unplug or turn off the router during the reset process. Doing so can cause permanent damage to the device.

Login to the Asus GT-AC5300

When you have finished with the reset you need to login to reconfigure the router. To do this you will be using the default values.

Login Guide

Change Your Password

Now you should change the login password and write it down somewhere safe. Writing it down on a sticky note and attaching it to the router should be fine for the login password.

Creating a Strong Password

Setup WiFi on the Asus GT-AC5300

Don't forget about your wireless security. Follow our guide to make sure it is as strong as possible to keep people off your network who are not invited.

How to Setup WiFi on the Asus GT-AC5300

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Asus GT-AC5300 Help

Be sure to check out our other Asus GT-AC5300 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Asus GT-AC5300 3.0.0.4.382_15984. We also have the following guides for the same router: