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How to Reset the Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN

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On this page you will learn how to reset the Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN router back to factory defaults. This is not the same thing as a system reboot. A reboot is a cycle of power to the device where a reset is erasing all personal changes you've made and returning them all to factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting a router can cause you even more problems if you don't know what settings have been changed. It's a good idea to make a list of settings that will be change. We've started that list for you:

  • The Internet SSID/network name and password.
  • If you use DSL you need to re-enter the ISP or Internet Service Providers username and password. Call your ISP for this information.
  • The router's user interface username and password.
  • If you've made any other changes to this router you'll need to reconfigure them as well.

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This is the reset router guide for the Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN

Okay, next you've got to locate the recessed reset button on the device. This tiny button is located on the bottom of the router. We've circled it's location in the following picture.

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This is the reset page from your Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN router.

You probably noticed that the reset button is quite small. Use the tip of a sharp pencil or pen to press and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds. If you simply press and immediately release this button you are only rebooting the router instead or factory resetting it like you wanted.

Please be aware that this will erase every personal configuration you have ever made to this router. We strongly recommend trying other methods of fixing the problem before you reset the Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN.

Login to the Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN

After the reset process is complete you should login to the Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN router using the factory default IP address, username, and password. Before you go searching for these we have already found them for you and included them in our Login Guide for the Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN router.

Change Your Password

The next step is to change the default password. This password is used to protect your router interface. We recommend making this password using the ideas and tips in the Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: If this router is located in a secure place, we recommend writing the new password down on a sticky-note and attaching it to the bottom of the device for safe keeping.

Setup WiFi on the Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN

Finally you need to take a look at your network security. This includes the SSID/network name, Internet password, and security method. We have a guide showing you how to create a secure network, check it out here at How to Setup WiFi on the Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN router.

Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN Help

Be sure to check out our other Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN. We also have the following guides for the same router: