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How to Reset the Belkin F5D8636-4

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In this guide I will show you how to reset the Belkin F5D8636-4v1 router back to factory defaults. There is some confusion between the terms of reset and reboot. To reboot a router you want to cycle the power to the device. This is usually done by turning it off and back on again. Resetting the router is taking all the settings and returning them to factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting this router can cause problems if you don't know what to expect from a reset. We suggest making a list of all the settings you know about that will be affected. Please consider the following when creating this list:

  • The router's username and password are reverted to factory settings.
  • The WiFi SSID, password, and security method are reverted to factory defaults.
  • If you use DSL you need to re-enter the ISP username and password. You will need to call your ISP for this information.
  • Any other settings like port forwards or IP address changes are erased.

Other Belkin F5D8636-4 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F5D8636-4 v1. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Belkin F5D8636-4

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After deciding to reset the router you need to find the reset button. Normally this is found on the back panel of the device. We have circled it's location in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Belkin F5D8636-4 router.

Taking a small pen or sharp pencil press and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds. Any less than that and you may only reboot the router.

Remember this erases everything you have ever done to your router. Please consider trying other methods of fixing the problem before you decide to reset.

Login to the Belkin F5D8636-4

Now that the reset is finished you must login using the appropriate default username and password. These can be found in your user manual or sometimes on the device itself. We have found this information for you and included it in our Login Guide for the Belkin F5D8636-4v1 router.

Change Your Password

After you have logged into the device you need to change that default password as soon as possible. This default password is very easy to crack. Please check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: Write this new password down on a piece of paper and attach it to the bottom of the router for future reference.

Setup WiFi on the Belkin F5D8636-4v1

The last setting we will discuss in this guide is the WiFi setting. These include the SSID, password, and WiFi method. Change the security for your network to WPA2-PSK. Most importantly change the password to a very strong password. For a full set of instructions check out this How to Setup WiFi on the Belkin F5D8636-4v1 router.

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This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F5D8636-4 v1. We also have the following guides for the same router: