If you have tried unsuccessfully to login to the Hawking HWRN2 router it might be time to reset it back to factory defaults. This is not the same thing as a reboot. When you reboot a router you cycle the power to the unit. When you reset a router you erase all the changes you have made to it and revert them all back to how they were from the factory.
Warning: A reset like this one is a big step and should not be taken lightly. We recommend creating a list of all the settings you may of changed in the past such as:
- The router's main username and password.
- The Internet name and password.
- If this is a DSL router you need to re-enter the ISP (Internet Service Provider) username and password. Call your ISP for these details.
- Have you ever forwarded any ports or changed an IP address? These are erased as well.
Other Hawking HWRN2 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Hawking HWRN2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Hawking HWRN2 - How to change the IP Address on a Hawking HWRN2 router
- Hawking HWRN2 - Hawking HWRN2 User Manual
- Hawking HWRN2 - Hawking HWRN2 Login Instructions
- Hawking HWRN2 - How to change the DNS settings on a Hawking HWRN2 router
- Hawking HWRN2 - Setup WiFi on the Hawking HWRN2
- Hawking HWRN2 - Information About the Hawking HWRN2 Router
- Hawking HWRN2 - Hawking HWRN2 Screenshots
Reset the Hawking HWRN2
Looking at the image below you can see the reset button on the back panel.
While the router is 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 the reset button down for long enough you might end up only rebooting the router instead of resetting like you wanted.
Don't forget that this reset is going to erase every single setting you have ever changed on this device. We strongly recommend trying other methods of troubleshooting before you continue.
Login to the Hawking HWRN2
Now that you've reset the Hawking HWRN2 router you should 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 logging you in? It may be because the reset button wasn't held down for long enough.
Change Your Password
Once you've successfully reset and logged into your router we suggest setting a new password for it. This can be whatever you like, however keep in mind that a strong password is 14-20 characters in length and includes no personal information. 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 slip of paper and taping it to the bottom of your router.
Setup WiFi on the Hawking HWRN2
Finally you need to begin the reconfiguration process. We have a lot of guides to choose from. One we strongly recommend you use is the Hawking HWRN2 WiFi Instructions.
Hawking HWRN2 Help
Be sure to check out our other Hawking HWRN2 info that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the Hawking HWRN2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Hawking HWRN2 - How to change the IP Address on a Hawking HWRN2 router
- Hawking HWRN2 - Hawking HWRN2 User Manual
- Hawking HWRN2 - Hawking HWRN2 Login Instructions
- Hawking HWRN2 - How to change the DNS settings on a Hawking HWRN2 router
- Hawking HWRN2 - Setup WiFi on the Hawking HWRN2
- Hawking HWRN2 - Information About the Hawking HWRN2 Router
- Hawking HWRN2 - Hawking HWRN2 Screenshots