How to Reset the Asus RT-AC87R

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This guide covers how to reset the Asus RT-AC87R router. The term reset may be confused for the term reboot. Rebooting a router is simply recycling the power by turning it off and turning it back on again. A reset is more in depth because it erases all configurations you have ever made to this router and reverts the entire thing back to factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting a router should not be taken lightly. A reset is serious and if you don't know what changes it could be problematic. Please consider the following before continuing.

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Reset the Asus RT-AC87R

The first thing to do in a reset is to make sure your router remains on. This is important because if it gets turned off or unplugged it could cause permanent damage to the router.

The next step is to locate the reset button. This is normally on the back panel. We have circled it's location in the image below.

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

Using something sharp such as an unwound paperclip press and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds.

Please don't forget that this erases everything you have done to your router. Try other troubleshooting methods first.

Login to the Asus RT-AC87R

You now need to login. Remember the router is reset now so you need to use the default username and password. We have found these for you and included them in our Login Guide for the Asus RT-AC87R.

Change Your Password

After logging into the Asus RT-AC87R router you should change that password to something else. It's never a good idea to leave a password as the default. Helpful tips and ideas can be found in this guide titled Choosing a Strong Password.

Tip: If you need to write this password down and attach it to the bottom of the router go ahead and do so.

Setup WiFi on the Asus RT-AC87R

The WiFi settings are the last thing we will cover in this guide. There are several things you may want to check while in this section of the router interface. If you need instructions for making a secure wireless network check out this How to Setup WiFi on the Asus RT-AC87R guide.

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This is the reset router guide for the Asus RT-AC87R.We also have the following guides for the same router: