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How to Reset the Belkin F5D8633-4

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This guide talks about how to reset the Belkin F5D8633-4v1 router. The words reboot and reset are confusing because they are used interchangeably. The word reboot means to cycle the power to the device. This is normally done by turning it off and back on again. Resetting a device will take all the settings and return them to how they straight out of the factory.

Warning: Be careful, resetting the router can cause problems if you don't know what settings change. Create a list of the settings you know will change. Make sure the following is included in your list.

  • The router's interface username and password.
  • The WiFi SSID, password, and security method.
  • The ISP username and password if you have DSL. You need to call your ISP for this information.
  • Any other changes like port forwards or IP address changes are erased.

Other Belkin F5D8633-4 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F5D8633-4 v1. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Belkin F5D8633-4

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Now that you have decided to reset the Belkin F5D8633-4v1 router you need to locate the tiny reset button. This little recessed button is normally found on the back panel of the device. We have circled it in red for you in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Belkin F5D8633-4 router.

Since this button is so small and recessed you need to obtain an unwound paperclip or pin to press and hold down this button for about 10 seconds. If you happen to just press and release the button you are only rebooting the device not resetting it.

Remember this erases every setting you have ever changed in this router. It is recommended that you try other troubleshooting methods before a reset is considered.

Login to the Belkin F5D8633-4

Now that you have reset the Belkin F5D8633-4v1 router you need to login using the appropriate IP address, username, and password. These can be found in the user manual or in our guide found here at Belkin F5D8633-4v1 Login Guide.

Change Your Password

Once you have finished logging into the Belkin F5D8633-4v1 router you really should change that default password. Belkin tends to not have default passwords or usernames. This is done for ease of access, the problem is that it makes it easy for everyone to access your router. Change your password to something you create. Use this guide titled Choosing a Strong Password for helpful tips and ideas.

Tip: Don't forget this password. If you don't already have a spot designated for your passwords you should write this one down on a piece of paper and attach it to the bottom of the router.

Setup WiFi on the Belkin F5D8633-4v1

The last setting we will discuss in this guide are the WiFi settings. These include not only the password but the SSID and security method as well. We highly recommend changing the default security method to WPA2-PSK. For a step-by-step guide go ahead and take a look at our How to Setup WiFi on the Belkin F5D8633-4v1 guide.

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This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F5D8633-4 v1. We also have the following guides for the same router: