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How to Reset the Dlink DWL-1000AP+

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On this page I will be showing you how to properly reset the Dlink DWL-1000AP+ access point back to it's original factory defaults. A reset is not the same thing as a reboot. When I use the word reboot I am referring to a cycle in the power to the unit. When I use the word reset I am referring to a complete factory restore of all the settings. This means every single setting you have ever changed during the lifetime of this access point is erased and returned to it's original factory values.

Warning: Be careful, a reset like this can cause all sorts of problems if you don't know what settings are changed and what ones are not. We suggest creating a list of all the settings you have changed in the past. Consider the following while making this list.

  • The access point's main username and password are erased and returned to factory defaults.
  • The Wireless information is also reverted back to factory defaults.
  • Any filters or performance settings are erased as well and need to be reconfigured after the reset is complete.

Other Dlink DWL-1000AP+ Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Dlink DWL-1000AP+. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Dlink DWL-1000AP+

The first thing you need to do is find the reset button. This can be found on the back panel of the device. I have found it for you and circled it's exact location in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Dlink DWL-1000AP+ router.

While the device is on, take a bent paperclip and press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds. If you don't hold it down long enough you might only reboot the device instead of resetting it.

Remember this erases any settings you have changed in the lifetime of this access point. If you want to avoid this sort of loss we recommend trying other troubleshooting methods first.

Login to the Dlink DWL-1000AP+

Once you've successfully reset the Dlink DWL-1000AP+ router you'll need to log into it. This is done by using the factory default username and password provided for you in our Login Guide.

Tip: If the defaults aren't logging you in try holding the reset button down for longer.

Change Your Password

After you've reset and logged into your router we recommend setting a new password for it. This can be anything you want it to be. Also keep in mind that this password will only protect your router settings, not your wireless network. All the same, setting a strong password is always a good choice. For help in doing so visit our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.

Tip: Keep yourself from losing your new password by writing it on a sticky note and putting it on the bottom of your router.

Setup WiFi on the Dlink DWL-1000AP+

Now take the time to check on the wireless settings. For an easy to follow guide on this topic check out our page labeled How to Setup WiFi on the Dlink DWL-1000AP+.

Dlink DWL-1000AP+ Help

Be sure to check out our other Dlink DWL-1000AP+ info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Dlink DWL-1000AP+. We also have the following guides for the same router: