Have you tried to login to the iiNet BoB router without any success? It might be time to consider a reset. The style of reset I am showing you here is not the same thing as a reboot. When you reboot something you cycle the power to the unit. When you reset the router you take all the settings and return them all to factory defaults.
Warning: This reset 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. Some of these settings include:
- The router's 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 changed anything else on this router? How about port forwards or IP addresses?
Other iiNet BoB Guides
This is the reset router guide for the iiNet BoB. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- iiNet BoB - How to change the IP Address on a iiNet BoB router
- iiNet BoB - iiNet BoB User Manual
- iiNet BoB - iiNet BoB Login Instructions
- iiNet BoB - How to change the DNS settings on a iiNet BoB router
- iiNet BoB - Setup WiFi on the iiNet BoB
- iiNet BoB - Information About the iiNet BoB Router
- iiNet BoB - iiNet BoB Screenshots
Reset the iiNet BoB
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.
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.
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Below is an image of the reset button for this router.
While the router is on you need to take a straight pin or straightened paperclip 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 10 seconds you might end up only rebooting the router instead of resetting it like you wanted.
Remember a reset is going to erase every single setting you have ever changed on your router. Please consider other methods of fixing your problem before you decide to reset.
Login to the iiNet BoB
Following that you'll want to log into your router. This is done by using the factory default username and password. Not sure 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 might be because the reset button wasn't held down for long enough.
Change Your Password
Next we suggest setting a new password for your router. Bear in mind that this password will only protect your router settings, not your wireless network. All the same, setting a strong password is always a good choice. For more help be sure to take a look through our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
Tip: Afraid of losing your new password? Try writing it on a slip of paper and taping it to the bottom of your router.
Setup WiFi on the iiNet BoB
It is now time to configure the device back to how you like it. When setting up your router check out our various guides. I highly recommend the iiNet BoB WiFi Instructions.
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iiNet BoB Help
Be sure to check out our other iiNet BoB info that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the iiNet BoB. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- iiNet BoB - How to change the IP Address on a iiNet BoB router
- iiNet BoB - iiNet BoB User Manual
- iiNet BoB - iiNet BoB Login Instructions
- iiNet BoB - How to change the DNS settings on a iiNet BoB router
- iiNet BoB - Setup WiFi on the iiNet BoB
- iiNet BoB - Information About the iiNet BoB Router
- iiNet BoB - iiNet BoB Screenshots