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How to Reset the Dlink DWL-3150

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On this page you will be learning how to reset the Dlink DWL-3150 router back to factory defaults. A reset is not the same thing as a reboot. When you preform a reboot you are cycling the power to the device. When you reset a router you are taking all the settings and returning them all to original factory defaults. This means every single setting you have ever changed is erased and reverted back to how it was when it left the factory.

Warning: This reset means you need to reconfigure your Dlink DWL-3150 after the reset is complete. Do you know what settings need to be reconfigured? Settings you need to consider are:

  • The router's main username and password used to access the web interface.
  • The Internet name and password are also reverted back to factory default settings.
  • If this is a DSL router you need to re-enter the ISP (Internet Service Provider) username and password. To learn more about this call your ISP.
  • Now you need to write down any other settings you may have changed. This includes port forwards, IP addresses, DNS addresses...etc.

Other Dlink DWL-3150 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Dlink DWL-3150. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Dlink DWL-3150

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Now that you have weighed the consequences of a reset you need to find the reset button. Take a look at the back panel. It will be similar to the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Dlink DWL-3150 router.

First, be sure your router is on.

Second, take a straight paperclip and press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds to begin the reset process. Important - If you don't hold this reset button down for the entire amount of time you may end up only rebooting the router instead of resetting it.

Remember this reset erases every single setting you have ever changed on this device. To avoid this we strongly recommend trying other troubleshooting methods first.

Login to the Dlink DWL-3150

Now that you've successfully reset your Dlink DWL-3150 router you'll need to log into it. Do this by using the factory default username and password. If you're not sure where to find these, don't worry. We have them provided for your use in our Login Guide.

Tip: Defaults not logging you in? The reset button may not have been held down for long enough.

Change Your Password

Once you've logged into your router we suggest setting a new password for it. This can be whatever you want it to be, however keep in mind that a strong password consists of 14-20 characters and includes no personal information. For more help be sure to check out our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.

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

Setup WiFi on the Dlink DWL-3150

You may now begin to reconfigure the router back to how you want it. We recommend re-configuring the wireless settings first. For a great guide on this topic check out our How to Setup WiFi on the Dlink DWL-3150 page.

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Dlink DWL-3150 Help

Be sure to check out our other Dlink DWL-3150 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Dlink DWL-3150. We also have the following guides for the same router: