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How to Reset the Belkin F9J1102

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Before we start this guide let's look at the difference between a reset and a reboot. To reboot a router means to cycle the power to the device. This is often done to solve minor problems. To reboot your router simply turn the router off, wait 30 seconds and turn it back on. To reset the Belkin F9J1102v1 router is to take all the settings and revert them back to how they were from the factory.

Warning: Resetting a router is a serious step and should only be done after you have considered the consequences. Below we have started a list of some of the settings that will need your immediate attention after the reset:

  • The router interface username and password.
  • The Internet name and password.
  • The Internet Service Provider username and password, if you have a DSL connection.
  • Any other settings you have ever changed. These might include port forwards for a favorite program or IP addresses.

Other Belkin F9J1102 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F9J1102 v1. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Belkin F9J1102

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The first thing you need to do in this Belkin F9J1102v1 router reset is to find the tiny reset button. It should be colored red and on the back panel. We have an image of the back panel with the reset button circled in red.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Belkin F9J1102 router.

Due to it's small size you need to use a pin or unwound paperclip to press and hold the button for at least 10 seconds. If you just press and release the button you will only be rebooting the router.

Remember this erases everything you have ever done to your router. A reset should only be done after you have tried all other options of fixing your problem.

Login to the Belkin F9J1102

Next you need to login to the Belkin F9J1102v1 router. To do this you need to use the factory default IP address, username, and password. We have found this information for you and included it in our Belkin F9J1102v1Login Guide.

Change Your Password

After logging into the Belkin F9J1102v1 router you should change that default password. Belkin likes to leave the password blank so as to make it easier for you to access the network. Unfortunately this also makes it easier for other people to access your network as well. Change this to a stronger password. If you have trouble creating new passwords, check out our guide on Choosing a Strong Password.

Tip: Once you have created this new password, it is essential that you don't lose it. As long as your router is in a private place it's okay to write this password down on a piece of paper and attach it to the bottom of the router.

Setup WiFi on the Belkin F9J1102v1

Finally let's check the WiFi settings. Along with leaving the password blank, Belkin also likes to leave the security disabled. This is for your ease of access again but again makes it much easier for anyone up to no good to access your network as well. Change your security to WPA2 and use a strong Internet password. Follow our guide titled How to Setup WiFi on the Belkin F9J1102v1 for a full set of instructions.

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Belkin F9J1102 Help

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This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F9J1102 v1. We also have the following guides for the same router: