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How to Reset the Belkin F5D7230-4

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In this guide we will talk about how to reset the Belkin F5D7230-4v8 router back to it's original factory defaults. There is a lot of confusion between the terms reset and reboot. Rebooting a router is cycling it's power usually done by turning it off and back on again. Resetting is taking all the settings and returning them to how they were from the factory.

Warning: Resetting the router can cause problems if you don't know what to expect. We suggest creating a list of items you know will be returned to default. We have started that list for you below.

  • The router's username and password.
  • The WiFi SSID, password, and security method.
  • The ISP username and password if you own a DSL router.
  • Any other settings that you have changed such as port forwards, or the channel number.

Other Belkin F5D7230-4 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F5D7230-4 v8. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Belkin F5D7230-4

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The first thing to do when you want to do a factory reset is to locate the tiny reset button. This is normally found on the bottom of the router or on the back panel. We have found it's location for you and circled it in red for you. See the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Belkin F5D7230-4 router.

Now take the end of an unwound paperclip to press and hold the reset button for a minimum of 10 seconds. If you hold down the reset button for only a second or two it will normally just reboot the router. Your router also needs to be on for this to work.

Don't forger that this erases every setting you have ever changed in order to personalize this router. Try other ways of fixing the problem before you resort to a factory reset.

Login to the Belkin F5D7230-4

Now that the reset is complete you need to login using the default IP address, username, and password. We have found this information for you and placed it in our Login Guide for the Belkin F5D7230-4v8 router.

Change Your Password

Next you should change that default password to something you create. It's never a good idea to leave a password as it's default. We recommend taking a look at the Choosing a Strong Password guide for helpful tips and ideas.

Tip: Write this new password down somewhere safe. If your router is in a secure location it's okay to attach the password to the bottom of the router for safe keeping.

Setup WiFi on the Belkin F5D7230-4v8

The last setting we will discuss in this guide is the WiFi settings. This includes the SSID, password, and security method. These need your attention as soon as possible. Some router companies like to leave the security open as the default. This literally means the security is open to anyone who wishes to use it and your info isn't encrypted. Change this immediately to WPA2-PSK. For steps on how to do this check out our How to Setup WiFi on the Belkin F5D7230-4v8 guide.

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This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F5D7230-4 v8. We also have the following guides for the same router: