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How to Reset the Cisco DPQ3925

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With this guide we will show you how to reset the Cisco DPQ3925 router back to factory defaults. It's important that you understand the difference between a reset and reboot before we continue. A router reboot is a power cycle for the router. A router reset takes all the settings you have personalized and returns them to factory settings.

Warning: Resetting a router is a serious step and should not be taken lightly. Make sure you understand the implications of this. Please consider the following before you continue.

  • The router username and password are reverted to factory defaults.
  • The Internet security and password are put back to factory defaults.
  • If you have a DSL router you have to re-enter the ISP username and password. To find out what these are you need to call your Internet Service Provider.
  • All other settings you have changed will be erased. Make a list of these before continuing.

Other Cisco DPQ3925 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Cisco DPQ3925. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Cisco DPQ3925

Now that you know you want to reset the Cisco DPQ3925 router you need to know where the reset button is located. On this particular router it is found on the back panel in the upper right corner. See the image below:

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Cisco DPQ3925 router.

Take the tip of a pin or unwound paperclip and press down on the reset button for at least 10 seconds. If you don't hold the button down for the correct amount of time you may only reboot the router instead of resetting it.

Login to the Cisco DPQ3925

After you have finished resetting the Cisco DPQ3925 router you need to login using the default username and password. We have already found this information for you. It is found in the Cisco DPQ3925 Login Guide.

Change Your Password

It's a good idea to change the password you just used. We recommend making it a little harder to guess than the current default password. If you want ideas check out our guide titled Choosing a Strong Password.

Tip: If you have reset a router in your home you can write this new password down on a sticky-note and attach it to the bottom of the router.

Setup WiFi on the Cisco DPQ3925

Now you need to check the router's wireless settings. These settings have been reset and some router's like to leave the wireless security open by default. This means there is no wireless security. Change this to WPA2 along with a strong password for your Internet. For instructions check out our How to Setup WiFi on the Cisco DPQ3925 guide.

Cisco DPQ3925 Help

Be sure to check out our other Cisco DPQ3925 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Cisco DPQ3925. We also have the following guides for the same router: