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How to Reset the Huawei HG685c

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If you have tried to login to the Huawei HG685c Vodafone router's interface and been unable to do so you might need to reset the device.

So, what do I mean by a reset. A reset takes every single settings and reverts them back to factory defaults. This is different than a reboot which only cycles the power to the unit.

Warning: Resetting this router is a big step and should not be taken lightly. We recommend making a list of all the settings you may of changed in the past as all of these will need to be reconfigured later. These settings include:

  • The router's main username and password.
  • The WiFi username and password.
  • The ISP username and password if this is a DSL router. Call your local ISP or Internet Service Provider for the details.
  • Any port forwarding you have done or IP addresses you have changed.

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This is the reset router guide for the Huawei HG685c Vodafone. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Huawei HG685c

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If you don't know where the reset button is located on the Huawei HG685c Vodafone router check out the image below. I have circled the location of the reset button for you in red.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Huawei HG685c router.

With the Huawei HG685c Vodafone router turned on take a straightened paperclip or pin 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 the entire amount of time you end up only rebooting the router instead of resetting it like you wanted.

Don't forget that this reset erases every single setting you have ever changed in the past. We strongly recommend trying other methods of troubleshooting before you decide to reset the Huawei HG685c Vodafone router.

Login to the Huawei HG685c

Following that you'll want to log into your Huawei HG685c Vodafone router. This is done 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 logging you in 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 suggest setting a new password for it. This can be whatever 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: Prevent yourself from losing your new password by writing it on a sticky note and attaching it to the underside of your router.

Setup WiFi on the Huawei HG685c Vodafone

You should now begin to reconfigure the Huawei HG685c Vodafone router. Don't forget to include the WiFi settings. For a great guide on the topic read our Huawei HG685c Vodafone WiFi Instructions.

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This is the reset router guide for the Huawei HG685c Vodafone. We also have the following guides for the same router: