In this article, you will learn how to reset your Motorola NVG589 back to factory settings. Resetting a router is different than rebooting a router. Turning a router off and back on again causes a reboot. Resetting a router erases all settings from it and returns it to factory defaults.
Warning: Proceed with caution; resetting your router can be a major headache. When you reset your router, the following will happen.
- The router's username and password are reset to factory defaults.
- Your WiFi login, password, and network name are reset.
- If your router has any ISP settings they will be removed, and you will have to contact your ISP.
- Any parental controls, firewall settings, or port forwards will be removed.
Resetting your router should be considered the last step. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other Motorola NVG589 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Motorola NVG589. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Motorola NVG589 - Setup WiFi on the Motorola NVG589
- Motorola NVG589 - How to change the IP Address on a Motorola NVG589 router
- Motorola NVG589 - Motorola NVG589 Login Instructions
- Motorola NVG589 - Motorola NVG589 User Manual
- Motorola NVG589 - Motorola NVG589 Screenshots
- Motorola NVG589 - Information About the Motorola NVG589 Router
Recover Password in Motorola NVG589
Before you resort to doing a full router reset, you may want to try running our Router Password Finder first.
Our Router Password Finder can recover your lost or forgotten router password without doing a full router reset, which can save you lots of time.
Router Password Finder - Automatically Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
Only after you have tried to recover your missing router username and password should you perform a full router reset.
Reset the Motorola NVG589
There is usually a small reset button located on either the back or the bottom of a router. Look for something that looks like this:
Reset buttons are usually tiny. Yours may look slightly different than this. If you find a pinhole on the back of the router then that may be the reset button. You will need a paper clip to push it.
Watch the front panel lights while you hold the reset button down for at least 10 seconds. After a few seconds the lights should blink differently. When this happens, the reset is complete. Do not be concerned about holding the reset button down too long. It will not hurt anything.
Remember, this will erase everything you have previously done to this Motorola NVG589 router.
This last step should only be taken if you have tried everything else, such as using our Router Password Finder software, which can recover lost or forgotten router passwords.
Login to the Motorola NVG589
After you are finished resetting your router, you need to login in using the original factory username and password. Just follow our NVG589 Login Guide to find all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
You need to change your router's default password after you log in for the first time. The factory default passwords for routers are very well known. Our Choosing a Strong Password guide talks about choosing a strong password for your router.
Tip: Write your new password down on a note and tape it to the bottom of your router for future reference.
Other Motorola NVG589 Guides
If you want additional help with your Motorola NVG589 be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Motorola NVG589. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Motorola NVG589 - Setup WiFi on the Motorola NVG589
- Motorola NVG589 - How to change the IP Address on a Motorola NVG589 router
- Motorola NVG589 - Motorola NVG589 Login Instructions
- Motorola NVG589 - Motorola NVG589 User Manual
- Motorola NVG589 - Motorola NVG589 Screenshots
- Motorola NVG589 - Information About the Motorola NVG589 Router