In this guide we will show you how to reset the Asus Tomato v1-28 router back to factory defaults. When I use the term reset I am not referring to a reboot. A reboot can be done by turning the device off, waiting about 30 seconds, and turning the route back on. A reset erases all your previous configurations and reverts them back to factory defaults.
Warning: Resetting a router erases a lot of settings including:
- The router's username and password.
- The WiFi username (SSID) and password.
- If you use DSL, you need to re-enter the ISP (Internet Service Provider) username and password. Call your ISP for this information.
- All other settings such as port forwards or IP address changes.
Other Asus RT-N66U Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Asus RT-N66U Tomato v1.28. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Asus RT-N66U - How to change the IP Address on a Asus RT-N66U router
- Asus RT-N66U - Asus RT-N66U Login Instructions
- Asus RT-N66U - Asus RT-N66U User Manual
- Asus RT-N66U - Asus RT-N66U Port Forwarding Instructions
- Asus RT-N66U - How to change the DNS settings on a Asus RT-N66U router
- Asus RT-N66U - Setup WiFi on the Asus RT-N66U
- Asus RT-N66U - How to Reset the Asus RT-N66U
- Asus RT-N66U - Information About the Asus RT-N66U Router
- Asus RT-N66U - Asus RT-N66U Screenshots
- Asus RT-N66U Tomato v1.28 - Asus RT-N66U Login Instructions
- Asus RT-N66U Tomato v1.28 - Asus RT-N66U Screenshots
- Asus RT-N66U Tomato v1.28 - Information About the Asus RT-N66U Router
- Asus RT-N66U v3.0.0.4.382_51636 - Asus RT-N66U Screenshots
- Asus RT-N66U v3.0.0.4.382_51636 - Information About the Asus RT-N66U Router
- Asus RT-N66U v3.0.0.4.382_51636 - Reset the Asus RT-N66U
- Asus RT-N66U v3.0.0.4.382_51636 - Login to the Asus RT-N66U
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - How to change the IP Address on a Asus RT-N66U router
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - Asus RT-N66U Login Instructions
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - How to change the DNS settings on a Asus RT-N66U router
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - Setup WiFi on the Asus RT-N66U
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - How to Reset the Asus RT-N66U
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - Asus RT-N66U Screenshots
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - Information About the Asus RT-N66U Router
Reset the Asus RT-N66U
The first step in a reset is to find the reset button on the outside of the device. The Asus Tomato v1-28 router has it on the side panel. I have circled it's location for you in the image below.
Take a straightened paperclip or similar object and press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds. This starts the reset process which can take several minutes.
Warning: Do not unplug or turn off the Asus Tomato v1-28 router during the reset process. Doing so can cause permanent damage to the device!
We strongly recommend trying other troubleshooting methods before you decide to reset the router.
Login to the Asus RT-N66U
Now that you have reset the Asus Tomato v1-28 router, you need to login to reconfigure the router back to the way you want it. To do this you need to use the default values. Follow our Asus Tomato v1-28 Login Guide to help you get logged into the router interface.
Change Your Password
Once you have logged into the Asus Tomato v1-28 router, check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you create a strong router password.
Tip: One way to avoid losing this password is to write it down on a piece of paper and stick it to the bottom of the router.
Setup the WiFi on the Asus Tomato v1-28
Before you exit the router interface, we strongly recommend checking the wireless security settings. Make sure your router has the strongest form available. We recommend using WPA2 Personal or PSK with AES encryption.
Unfortunately we do not have the appropriate screenshots to create a WiFi guide for this router. If you have this router please click this link to learn more about how you can help us.
Asus RT-N66U Help
Be sure to check out our other Asus RT-N66U info that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the Asus RT-N66U Tomato v1.28. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Asus RT-N66U - How to change the IP Address on a Asus RT-N66U router
- Asus RT-N66U - Asus RT-N66U Login Instructions
- Asus RT-N66U - Asus RT-N66U User Manual
- Asus RT-N66U - Asus RT-N66U Port Forwarding Instructions
- Asus RT-N66U - How to change the DNS settings on a Asus RT-N66U router
- Asus RT-N66U - Setup WiFi on the Asus RT-N66U
- Asus RT-N66U - How to Reset the Asus RT-N66U
- Asus RT-N66U - Information About the Asus RT-N66U Router
- Asus RT-N66U - Asus RT-N66U Screenshots
- Asus RT-N66U Tomato v1.28 - Asus RT-N66U Login Instructions
- Asus RT-N66U Tomato v1.28 - Asus RT-N66U Screenshots
- Asus RT-N66U Tomato v1.28 - Information About the Asus RT-N66U Router
- Asus RT-N66U v3.0.0.4.382_51636 - Asus RT-N66U Screenshots
- Asus RT-N66U v3.0.0.4.382_51636 - Information About the Asus RT-N66U Router
- Asus RT-N66U v3.0.0.4.382_51636 - Reset the Asus RT-N66U
- Asus RT-N66U v3.0.0.4.382_51636 - Login to the Asus RT-N66U
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - How to change the IP Address on a Asus RT-N66U router
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - Asus RT-N66U Login Instructions
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - How to change the DNS settings on a Asus RT-N66U router
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - Setup WiFi on the Asus RT-N66U
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - How to Reset the Asus RT-N66U
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - Asus RT-N66U Screenshots
- Asus RT-N66U v5 Sabai - Information About the Asus RT-N66U Router