On this page we show you how to properly reset the Belkin F9K1007v1 router to it's original factory defaults. It's important that you know this is not the same thing as a reboot. A reboot is a full cycle of the power to the device. When you reboot a router you either tell it to cycle the power or you do it manually by unplugging the power, waiting about 30 seconds, then plugging the power back in. A router reset is where you erase all of your personal configurations and return every single setting back to how it was from the factory.
Warning: If you don't realize everything is reverted to it's original factory resets you could end up with more problems. We recommend making a list of all the settings you know will be changed by this process. We have started the list for you:
- The router's main username and password.
- The Internet name/SSID and the Internet password.
- The ISP username and password if you have a DSL router. You need to call your Internet Service Provider for this information.
- Are there any more settings you can think of? Have you made port forwards for a favorite Internet game? Have you changed the DNS addresses you use? Anything you changed in the past will need to be reconfigured.
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Reset the Belkin F9K1007v1
Now that you are ready to reset the Belkin F9K1007v1 router you need to locate the reset button on this device. For this device it is located on the back panel of the device. See image below:
Take an unwound paperclip and press down on the tiny recessed reset button for about 10 seconds. For most routers if you don't hold the reset button for the entire recommended time it will only reboot the router instead of resetting it like you wanted.
Please be aware that a router reset erases every setting you have ever made to your router. To avoid having to reconfigure your router you should try other troubleshooting methods before you attempt a reset.
Login to the Belkin F9K1007v1
After a successful reset you need to login to the Belkin F9K1007v1 router to reconfigure it. After a reset the only way to access a router is by using the factory defaults. This includes the router's IP address, username, and password. We have all this information already gathered for your convenience. It can be found in our Belkin F9K1007v1 Login Guide.
Change Your Password
Once you have finished logging into the Belkin F9K1007v1 router user interface you need to change the router password you just used. Sometimes it's difficult to think of new passwords, we have a guide full of helpful tips and ideas ready for you in our Choosing a Strong Password guide.
Tip: To avoid having to reset your router again you need to keep this password where you won't lose it. If this router is located in a secure place (your home) it's okay to write this password down on a sticky note and attach it to the bottom of the router.
Setup WiFi on the Belkin F9K1007v1
It's a good idea to reconfigure your wireless settings. These include the SSID or network name, Internet password, and security method. For the strongest security choose WPA2 along with a complex password for your Internet. To learn more about this and how to configure your wireless settings take a look at our How to Setup WiFi on the Belkin F9K1007v1 guide.
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This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F9K1007v1. We also have the following guides for the same router: