How to Reset the Bountiful WiFi BWRG1000

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On this page we show you the basics of resetting the Bountiful-WiFi BWRG1000 router. Please note that this is not the same thing as rebooting the router. Rebooting a router is a way of cycling the power to the device. This may solve some minor problems you are having with the device. A reset on the other hand takes every setting and returns them to factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting the router is a serious step in troubleshooting your problem. Before you decide on resetting the router make a list of settings that are going to be affected by this reset. We have started the list for you:

  • The router's IP address, username, and password.
  • The Internet password and name.
  • If you use a DSL router you need to re-enter the ISP username and password. For more information on this you will need to call your Internet Service Provider.
  • If you have made any other changes to this router you need to reconfigure them after the reset. This includes everything from port forwards to IP address changes.

Other Bountiful WiFi BWRG1000 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Bountiful WiFi BWRG1000. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Bountiful WiFi BWRG1000

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The first step in any reset is to know where the reset button is located. For the Bountiful-WiFi BWRG1000 router it is on the back panel. We have circled it's location in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Bountiful WiFi BWRG1000 router.

Due to the small size of the reset button you need to take the tip of a pencil or pen to press and hold down the reset button for about 10 seconds. Less time than that and you may only reboot the router instead of the desired reset.

Please remember this will erase every setting you have ever changed on your router. We highly recommend that you try other methods of fixing the problem before resorting to a reset.

Login to the Bountiful WiFi BWRG1000

After the reset is complete you need to login to the device using the default factory IP address, username, and password. We already have found this information for you and have included it the Login Guide for the Bountiful-WiFi BWRG1000 router.

Change Your Password

The next step is to change the default password. To do this we have a Choosing a Strong Password guide you can use to create a strong and memorable password.

Tip: If this router is in your home it's okay to write this password down on a piece of paper and attach it to the bottom of the router for future reference.

Setup WiFi on the Bountiful-WiFi BWRG1000

The final thing you need to check are the WiFi settings. These include the SSID, the password, and the security method. We recommend using WPA2 as your security with a strong password. For a full set of instructions you can check out our How to Setup WiFi on the Bountiful-WiFi BWRG1000.

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Bountiful WiFi BWRG1000 Help

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This is the reset router guide for the Bountiful WiFi BWRG1000. We also have the following guides for the same router: