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How to Reset the Belkin F5D8233-4

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This guide will show you how to reset the Belkin F5D8233-4v1 router back to factory defaults. This is not the same thing as rebooting the router. Rebooting the router is simply restarting the device to cycle it's power. A reset on the other hand takes all the settings and returns them to how they were from the factory.

Warning: Resetting this router can be a problem if you don't know what settings are changed. We recommend making a list of settings that you know will be changed. This list needs to include the following:

  • The router's main username and password.
  • The WiFi information such as SSID, password, and security mode.
  • The ISP username and password if you have DSL. You will need to contact your ISP for this information.
  • Any other settings such as port forwards or firewall settings are erased.

Other Belkin F5D8233-4 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F5D8233-4 v1. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Belkin F5D8233-4

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Now that you know what settings will be changed in this reset go ahead and begin. First locate the reset button. It should be on the back panel of this Belkin F5D8233-4v1 router. We have circled it's location for you in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Belkin F5D8233-4 router.

Due to the recessed nature of the button we recommend using a pin or unwound paperclip to press and hold down the button for about 10 seconds. If you hold this button down for less time it will only reboot the router instead of resetting it to factory defaults.

Remember, this reset is going to erase all of your personalized settings for this router. It is recommended that you try other troubleshooting methods before you decide to reset.

Login to the Belkin F5D8233-4

Okay, you have now reset the Belkin F5D8233-4v1 router and now you need to login to the router's interface using the default IP address, username, and password. These can be found in the user manual or on the device itself sometimes. We have found these for you and included them in our Belkin F5D8233-4v1 Login Guide.

Change Your Password

Now it's a good idea to change the router's interface password. If you need help coming up with a good password check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: If your router is in a secure location, go ahead and write down this password on a sticky-note and attach it to the bottom of the router.

Setup WiFi on the Belkin F5D8233-4v1

This last section will link you to our guide titledHow to Setup WiFi on the Belkin F5D8233-4v1. This guide will take you through the steps in order to setup a secure network security. This includes SSID, channel, password, and security method.

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This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F5D8233-4 v1. We also have the following guides for the same router: