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How to Reset the Flextronics DNA A211 I

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Have you been trying to login to the Flextronics DNA-A211-I router and are unable to. If you have exhausted your troubleshooting options you may need to reset the Flextronics DNA-A211-I router back to factory defaults.

There is a lot of justifiable confusion with the word reset. What are you doing when you reset a router? Router manufacturers use the word to mean a reboot and a factory restore. In this guide 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 on your device is erased and returned to how it was from the factory.

Warning: This is a big step in troubleshooting your problem. Be careful when you reset the Flextronics DNA-A211-I router. Do you know what settings will need to be reconfigured afterwards? Settings that will need to be reconfigured are:

  • Passwords and usernames for the router and Wireless network.
  • Passwords and usernames for the ISP if you have DSL. To find out what these are you need to call your local Internet Service Provider.
  • Any other settings you have changed such as IP addresses or port forwards need to be reconfigured.

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Reset the Flextronics DNA A211 I

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The first step in a reset is to find the reset button on the outside of the device. Unfortunately we don't have an image of the reset button to show you. Below you can see a similar router with the reset button circled in red.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Flextronics DNA A211 I router.

With the router turned on, take a straightened paperclip and press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds. This begins the reset process. 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 like you wanted.

Don't forget that this reset is going to erase every single setting you have ever changed on your router. Please try other troubleshooting methods before you decide to reset the Flextronics DNA-A211-I router.

Login to the Flextronics DNA A211 I

After you've reset the Flextronics DNA-A211-I router you'll want to log into it. This is accomplished by using the factory default username and password provided for your use in our Login Guide.

Tip: Defaults not working for you? It might be because the reset button wasn't held down for long enough.

Change Your Password

Following that we suggest setting a new password for your router. This can be anything you want it to be, however keep in mind that a strong password consists of no personal information and is 14-20 characters in length. For more help be sure to take a look through our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.

Tip: Prevent 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 Flextronics DNA-A211-I

Finally you can begin the reconfiguration process of the Flextronics DNA-A211-I router. I have a guide to help you with the wireless settings if you're interested. Check it out here on our How to Setup WiFi on the Flextronics DNA-A211-I page.

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This is the reset router guide for the Flextronics DNA A211 I. We also have the following guides for the same router: