How to Reset the Huawei HG658G

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If you are having trouble logging into the Huawei HG658G Vodafone router interface you may need to reset the device.

Do you know the difference between a reset and a reboot? A reboot is a cycle in the power to the device. This guide is not showing you how to reboot your router. This guide will show you how to reset the router. This is where every single setting is erased and reverted back to the original factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting the Huawei HG658G Vodafone router is a big step and should not be underestimated. We recommend creating a list of all the settings that have been changed in the lifetime of this device. Some of these settings include the:

  • Is this a DSL router? If it is you need to re-enter the Internet Service Provider (ISP) username and password in order to use the Internet. Call your ISP for these details.
  • The router's main username and password are erased and reverted back to factory defaults.
  • The WiFi username and password are reverted back to factory defaults.
  • Have you made any other changes such as port forwards or IP address changes? If so you need to write these down as well.

Other Huawei HG658G Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Huawei HG658G Vodafone. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Huawei HG658G

Can you find the reset button on the Huawei HG658G Vodafone router? If you need some help take a look at the image below. I have circled the reset button for you in red. This tiny reset button is going to look more like a pinhole. This is to avoid accidentally resetting your router.

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This is the reset page from your Huawei HG658G router.

While the Huawei HG658G Vodafone router is on take a straight pin or other similar object 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 long enough you might end up only rebooting the router instead of resetting it like you wanted.

Login to the Huawei HG658G

Now that you've reset the Huawei HG658G Vodafone router you should log into it. This is done by using the factory default username and password. These can be found 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

After you've logged into your router we suggest setting a new password for it. Remember that this password will only protect your router settings, not your wireless network. Still, setting a strong password is always a good idea. For help in doing so be sure to take a look through our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.

Tip: Avoid losing your new password by writing it on a slip of paper and attaching it to the bottom of your router.

Setup WiFi on the Huawei HG658G Vodafone

You can now begin to reconfigure the router. Don't forget to include the wireless settings. If you need a little extra help with the security part of your router check out our Huawei HG658G Vodafone WiFi Instructions.

Huawei HG658G Help

Be sure to check out our other Huawei HG658G info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Huawei HG658G Vodafone. We also have the following guides for the same router: