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How to Reset the HotBrick LB-2 VPN

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Have you been trying to login to the HotBrick LB-2VPN router unsuccessfully? It might be time to consider a reset. A reset is a complete factory restore of all settings. This is nothing like a reboot which simply cycles the power to the unit. Please note that in this guide a reboot is not a reset.

Warning: This reset erases every setting you have ever changed. We suggest making a list of all the settings you have ever changed on the device. Some of these settings are:

  • The router's main interface username and password.
  • Any port forwarding you may of done in the past.
  • If you have made any other changes such as DNS or IP address changes make sure to

Other HotBrick LB-2 VPN Guides

This is the reset router guide for the HotBrick LB-2 VPN. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the HotBrick LB-2 VPN

Use a VPN Instead

Have you considered using a VPN instead of forwarding a port? For most users, a VPN is a much simpler and more secure choice than forwarding a port.

We use and recommend NordVPN because not only is it the fastest VPN, it includes a new feature called Meshnet that makes forwarding a port no longer necessary for most applications. With NordVPN Meshnet, you can connect to your devices from anywhere in the world, completely secure, over a highly encrypted VPN tunnel.

When shopping for a VPN, make sure that they meet the following criteria:

  • Your VPN provider should have a no-logs policy. This means that they do not keep any logs of any kind.
  • Make sure that your VPN provider has lots of exit nodes all around the world.
  • Check that your VPN will not affect your speed.
  • Verify that your VPN provider uses WireGuard as the underlying protocol.
  • Many people prefer a VPN provider that is not based in the United States.

This is the list of requirements that we used when we were shopping around for a VPN provider. There are lots of free, shady VPN providers out there that we looked at and dismissed.

Based in Panama, using diskless servers, and with over 6,100 servers in 61 countries, we can safely say that NordVPN satisfies all of these requirements.

NordVPN is the fastest VPN!

Once you've set up your NordVPN account on multiple computers and enabled Meshnet, you can seamlessly access all of your devices as if they were on the same network. You don't even have to log in to your router. It's very simple.

Every time you click on one of our affiliate links, such as NordVPN, we get a little kickback for introducing you to the service. Think of us as your VPN wingman.

Below is an image of the HotBrick LB-2VPN router. I have circled the reset button for you.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your HotBrick LB-2 VPN router.

While the device is on, use a straightened paperclip and press down for more than 3 seconds to reset the HotBrick LB-2VPN. If you don't hold the reset button down for a full 3 seconds you will end up rebooting the unit instead of resetting like you wanted.

Remember this reset is going to erase every single setting you have ever changed in the lifetime of this device. We strongly recommend trying other methods of troubleshooting before you continue.

Login to the HotBrick LB-2 VPN

After you've reset the HotBrick LB-2VPN router you should log into it. Do this by using the factory default username and password. Don't know where you can find these? We have them listed for your use in our Login Guide.

Tip: If the defaults aren't working for you 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 like, however bear in mind that a strong password contains 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: Avoid losing your new password by writing it on a sticky note and attaching it to the underside of your router.

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HotBrick LB-2 VPN Help

Be sure to check out our other HotBrick LB-2 VPN info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the HotBrick LB-2 VPN. We also have the following guides for the same router: