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How to Reset the C3-TECH W-M2100g

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This guide is all about how to reset the C3-TECH W-M2100g router back to factory defaults. This is not the same thing as a reboot for your router. To reboot a router is to cycle the power to the device. This is done by unplugging the power to the device, waiting about 30 seconds, then plugging the power back in. This guide covers how to reset a router. This is going to take all the settings and return them to factory defaults.

Tip: Resetting the router can cause problems for you if you are not aware of the changes that take place during a reset. We recommend making a list of items that you know will be changed by this reset. We went ahead and started this list for you:

  • The router's main username and password.
  • The Internet name and password are returned to default.
  • The ISP username and password are returned to default.
  • Have you made any changes to your router that you need to reconfigure?

Other C3-TECH W-M2100g Guides

This is the reset router guide for the C3-TECH W-M2100g. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the C3-TECH W-M2100g

The first step in any reset is to know where the reset button is located. Most routers have this tiny recessed button on the back panel of the device. See the image below for reference.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your C3-TECH W-M2100g router.

Take the tip of an unwound paperclip and press down on the reset button for at least 10 seconds. This initiates the reset process. If you don't press down on this button for the entire amount of time it may only reboot the router instead of resetting it like you wanted.

To avoid having all your configurations erased you should try to solve the problem other ways before resorting to a factory reset.

Login to the C3-TECH W-M2100g

Once you have finished resetting the router you should login to it using the appropriate IP address, username, and password. This information can be gathered a couple different places but we already have this information for you. Just click our link titled C3-TECH W-M2100g Login Guide.

Change Your Password

It's now a good idea to change the password you just used. We recommend making this password strong. If you need help with this or just want to understand passwords a little better, check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: Don't lose this password. If you keep this router in your home it's okay to write this password down on a sticky note and attach it to the bottom of the router for future reference.

Setup WiFi on the C3-TECH W-M2100g

The next step is to check on your Wireless settings. These should include the wireless name, password, and security method. We recommend using the security method of WPA2 along with a strong Internet password. For more information on this topic go ahead and check out our guide titled How to Setup WiFi on the C3-TECH W-M2100g.

C3-TECH W-M2100g Help

Be sure to check out our other C3-TECH W-M2100g info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the C3-TECH W-M2100g. We also have the following guides for the same router: