If you need to reset your Calix 844E-1 router back to factory settings, then this article shows you how. This is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. Rebooting a router is simply turning it off and back on again. A Router Reset completely erases the router and returns it to factory settings.
Warning: Since this erases everything you have done to the router, there are some things you need to consider first. The following settings will be changed in your router:
- The router's login credentials are reset to factory defaults.
- Your WiFi name and password are reset.
- Your ISP username and password will be reset, and you may have to contact your ISP.
- All parental controls, firewall settings, and port forwards will be removed.
A router reset should be considered the last resort when you cannot log in to your router any other way. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other Calix 844E-1 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Calix 844E-1 12.2.9.8.11. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Calix 844E-1 12.2.10.0.54 - Login to the Calix 844E-1
- Calix 844E-1 12.2.10.0.54 - Information About the Calix 844E-1 Router
- Calix 844E-1 12.2.10.0.54 - Reset the Calix 844E-1
Recover Password in Calix 844E-1
Instead of resetting your router back to factory settings, you may want to try running our Router Password Finder first.
Our Router Password Finder can recover your lost or forgotten router password without doing a full router reset, which can save you lots of time.
Router Password Finder - Automatically Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
Do not do a full router reset until after you have tried every other option to log in to your router.
Reset the Calix 844E-1
Most routers have a small button on either the back or the bottom. Look for something that looks like this:
Your reset button may look different, but usually they are very small. Sometimes the reset button is under a pinhole on the back of the router, and you need a paper clip to push it.
Hold the reset button down for about 10 seconds while watching the lights on the front of your router. You should notice that the blinking pattern of the lights on the front of the router changes after a few seconds. You can hold the button down as long as you like, it will not hurt anything.
Remember, this will totally reset your Calix 844E-1 router.
Only do this once you have exhausted all other troubleshooting options, such as running our Router Password Finder software, which can recover a lost router password for you.
Login to the Calix 844E-1
Now that you have finished resetting your router, you need to log in using the default username and password from the factory. Just follow our 844E-1 Login Guide to find all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
Do not forget to change your router's default password when you log back into it. It is a huge security risk to leave your router's password set to the factory default. You can follow our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you pick a solid password for your router.
Tip: After creating this new password, we highly recommend writing this down on a post-it note and attaching it to the bottom of your router for future reference.
Other Calix 844E-1 Guides
If you want additional help with your Calix 844E-1 be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Calix 844E-1 12.2.9.8.11. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Calix 844E-1 12.2.10.0.54 - Login to the Calix 844E-1
- Calix 844E-1 12.2.10.0.54 - Information About the Calix 844E-1 Router
- Calix 844E-1 12.2.10.0.54 - Reset the Calix 844E-1