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How to Reset the Draytek Vigor 2800G

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With this page I will show you how to reset the Draytek Vigor-2800G router back to factory defaults. A lot of router companies use the word reset to mean both a reset and a reboot. In this guide when I use the word reboot I am referring to a cycle in the power to the device. When I use the word reset I am talking about a full restore of all settings back to the original factory defaults.

Warning: This means every single setting you have ever changed is erased and reverted back to factory defaults. We recommend taking a moment to make a list of all the settings you have changed in the past. Things you may not of considered are:

  • The router's main username and password are reverted back to how they were when they left the factory.
  • The Internet name and password are also reverted back to factory defaults.
  • If you have a DSL router you need to re-enter the ISP or Internet Service Provider username and password. Call your ISP for the details.
  • Have you ever forwarded a port or changed an IP address? These all need to be included in your list of settings.

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This is the reset router guide for the Draytek Vigor 2800G. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Draytek Vigor 2800G

Turn the router around so you are looking at the back panel. The reset button/pinhole is located on the back near one of the antennas. Look at the image below for a more exact location.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Draytek Vigor 2800G router.

With the router powered on, take a non-metallic paperclip and unwind it. Use this to press and hold the reset button down for at least 5 seconds. Hold the reset button down until you see the ACT light start to blink faster than normal.

Please remember a reset like this is going to erase every single setting you have ever changed on your router. We suggest trying other methods of troubleshooting before you decide to reset.

Login to the Draytek Vigor 2800G

Following that you'll need to log into your Draytek Vigor-2800G router. Do this by using the factory default username and password. Not sure where to find these? We have them listed for your use in our Login Guide.

Tip: If the defaults aren't logging you in it could be because the reset button wasn't held down for long enough.

Change Your Password

Now that you've successfully reset and logged into your router we recommend setting a new password for it. This can be anything you want it to be however keep in mind that a strong password contains no personal information and is 14-20 characters in length. For more help be sure to visit 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 underside of your router.

Setup WiFi on the Draytek Vigor-2800G

The last step we will remind you of is the WiFi settings. This is what protects your local network. We recommend using our How to Setup WiFi on the Draytek Vigor-2800G guide to help you set the wireless section up securely.

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This is the reset router guide for the Draytek Vigor 2800G. We also have the following guides for the same router: