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How to Reset the Belkin F9K1102

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On this page I will be going over how to reset the Belkin F9K1102v3 router back to it's original factory defaults. This particular router, along with a lot of others, use the word reset for both a reboot and a restore to factory defaults. In this guide when I use the word reboot I am referring to a cycle in the power to the unit only. When I use the word reset I am referring to a complete factory restore of all settings.

Warning: This type of reset erases every single setting you have ever changed on the unit. We recommend making a list of any settings you may have changed in the past. Things to consider are:

  • The router's main username and password, they are erased and reverted back to factory defaults.
  • The Internet name and password. They are also erased and reverted back to how they were from the factory.
  • If this is a DSL router you need to re-enter the ISP or Internet Service Provider username and password. Call your local ISP for the details.
  • All settings such as port forwarding or IP address changes are erased and need to be reconfigured.

Other Belkin F9K1102 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F9K1102 v3. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Belkin F9K1102

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Do you know where the reset button is located? Looking at the image below you can see the reset button is located on the back panel. I have circled it in red.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Belkin F9K1102 router.

While the router is on, take a straightened paperclip and press down on the reset button for more than 5 seconds. If you simply press and release this button you end up only rebooting the unit instead of resetting it like you wanted.

Remember this style of reset is going to erase every setting you have ever changed. Try other ways of fixing your problem first.

Login to the Belkin F9K1102

It is now time to login to the Belkin F9K1102v3 using the default values from the factory. Don't know what they are? We have them in our Login Guide.

Tip: Don't panic if these defaults didn't work. It is probably because you didn't hold the reset button down for long enough.

Change Your Password

Don't leave the default password as it is. We recommend changing this right away. This password protects the settings on your router. Learn what makes a good password in our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: One way to avoid losing this new password is to write it down and put it somewhere you won't lose it. How about taping it to the bottom of the router?

Setup WiFi on the Belkin F9K1102v3

Finally you should begin the reconfiguration process. Among all the settings you may need to change, the WiFi settings should be at the top of your list. For a great guide on how to do this to make sure your network is as secure as possible check out our How to Setup WiFi on the Belkin F9K1102v3 page.

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Belkin F9K1102 Help

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This is the reset router guide for the Belkin F9K1102 v3. We also have the following guides for the same router: