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How to Reset the Huawei HG659b Spark

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Have you been trying to login to the Huawei HG659b Spark router unsuccessfully? It might be time to consider a reset. A reset is not a reboot. When you reboot a router you are simply cycling the power to the unit. When you reset a router you take all the settings you have changed in the past and reverts them all to factory defaults.

Warning: This means every single setting you have ever changed is erased. We recommend making up a list of all the settings you may of changed in the past such as:

  • The router's main username and password.
  • The WiFi username and password.
  • If this is a DSL router you need to re-enter the Internet Service Provider (ISP) username and password. Call your ISP for these details.
  • Have you made any other changes to this device? If so you should write these down as well.

Other Huawei HG659b Spark Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Huawei HG659b Spark. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Huawei HG659b Spark

Below you can see the reset button is circled in red. Notice that this little button is more of a pinhole.

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This is the reset page from your Huawei HG659b Spark router.

While the router is on take a straightened paperclip and press down on the reset button for about 10 seconds. If you don't hold this button down for the entire amount of time you might end up only rebooting the router instead of resetting it.

Warning: Do not unplug or turn off the router during the reset process. Doing so could result in permanent damage to the device.

Remember a reset like this one is going to erase every setting you have ever changed. Please consider other troubleshooting options before you continue.

Login to the Huawei HG659b Spark

Once you've reset your Huawei HG659b Spark router you'll want to log into it. This is done by using the factory default username and password. We have these 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

Now that you've successfully reset and logged into your router we recommend setting a new password for it. This can be whatever you want it to be, however bear in mind that a strong password is 14-20 characters in length and includes no personal information. 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 slip of paper and attaching it to the bottom of your router.

Setup WiFi on the Huawei HG659b Spark

Finally it is time to reconfigure the router back to how you like it. This needs to include the WiFi settings. Check out our Huawei HG659b Spark WiFi Instructions if you are interested.

Huawei HG659b Spark Help

Be sure to check out our other Huawei HG659b Spark info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Huawei HG659b Spark. We also have the following guides for the same router: