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How to Reset the Edimax BR-6504N

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Are you having trouble with your router and can't login to fix the problem? You may need to reset the Edimax BR-6504n router back to it's original defaults.

Do you know the difference between a reset and a reboot?

  • Reboot - This is a simple cycle in the power to the unit. This is done if you are having behavioral problems with the router. No settings are changed when you reboot or restart the router.
  • Reset - Every setting you have ever changed is erased in a reset. A reset is a complete factory restore of all settings.

Warning: Resetting this router is a big step and should not be taken lightly. Please make a list of all setting you have changed in the past, such as:

  • The router's main username and password.
  • The Internet name and password.
  • The ISP username and password if you have a DSL router. Call your ISP for the details.
  • Don't forget about the port forwards, IP address changes, DNS server settings, parental controls...etc.

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Reset the Edimax BR-6504N

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Do you know where the reset button is located? For the Edimax BR-6504n router you can find it on the back panel. I have circled it's location for you in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Edimax BR-6504N router.

Press and hold this reset button for at least 20 seconds. If you don't hold this button down for the entire 20 seconds you end up initiating the WPS function. What is WPS?

Remember a reset like the one you are doing is erasing every single setting you have ever changed on this device. We recommend trying other methods of troubleshooting before you continue with this reset.

Login to the Edimax BR-6504N

Once you've reset and logged into the Edimax BR-6504n router you'll want to log into it. This is done by using the factory default username and password. Not sure where to find these? We have them listed for you in our Login Guide.

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

Change Your Password

Now that you've logged into the router we suggest 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 sticky note and attaching it to the bottom of your router.

Setup WiFi on the Edimax BR-6504n

It's time to begin the reconfiguration process. When you do this don't forget to include the WiFi settings. For an easy to follow guide on the topic check out our How to Setup WiFi on the Edimax BR-6504n page.

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This is the reset router guide for the Edimax BR-6504N. We also have the following guides for the same router: