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How to Reset the Huawei SmartAX MT880

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Have you been trying to login to the Huawei SmartAX-MT880v3 router unsuccessfully? It might be time to consider a reset. When you reset a router you are not rebooting it. A reboot is simply a cycle in the power to the unit. A reset is where you take all the settings and return them all to factory defaults.

Warning: Resetting the Huawei SmartAX-MT880v3 router is a big step and should not be taken lightly. Consider the following:

  • The router's main username and password are erased and reverted back to factory defaults.
  • Any port forwarding you have done is erased.
  • Any IP addresses you have changed in the past are erased.
  • Any other settings you have changed are erased and reverted back to factory defaults.

Other Huawei SmartAX MT880 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Huawei SmartAX MT880 v4. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Huawei SmartAX MT880

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Looking at the image below you can see that the reset button is on the back panel.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Huawei SmartAX MT880 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 the reset button down for long enough you might end up only rebooting the router instead of resetting it like you wanted.

Please remember a reset like this one you are about to do erases every single setting you have ever changed in the history of the device. We strongly recommend trying other troubleshooting methods before you continue.

Login to the Huawei SmartAX MT880

Following that you'll want to log into your Huawei SmartAX-MT880v3 router. This is done by using the factory default username and password. Don't know where you can find these? Not to worry. We have them listed for your use in our Login Guide.

Tip: If the defaults aren't working for you it might be because the reset button wasn't held down for long enough.

Change Your Password

Now that you've logged into your router we recommend setting a new password for it. This can be anything you like, however keep in mind that a strong password includes no personal information and is 14-20 characters in length. For more help be sure to visit our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.

Tip: Prevent yourself from losing your new password by writing it on a slip of paper and taping it to the bottom of your router.

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Huawei SmartAX MT880 Help

Be sure to check out our other Huawei SmartAX MT880 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Huawei SmartAX MT880 v4. We also have the following guides for the same router: