This guide shows you how to reset your Netgear FVS318G router to factory default settings. This is not the same thing as rebooting a router. A reboot happens every time a router loses power. 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. The following settings will be changed in your router:
- The router's username and password are reset to factory defaults.
- Your WiFi name and password are reset.
- Any ISP settings saved in your router will be removed. You may have to contact your ISP.
- Any firewall settings, parental controls, or port forwards that you have configured will be removed.
A router reset should be considered the last resort when you cannot log in to your router any other way. Before you reset your router you may want to try recovering your router password with our Router Password Finder.
Other Netgear FVS318G Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear FVS318G. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear FVS318G - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear FVS318G router
- Netgear FVS318G - Netgear FVS318G User Manual
- Netgear FVS318G - Netgear FVS318G Login Instructions
- Netgear FVS318G - How to change the DNS settings on a Netgear FVS318G router
- Netgear FVS318G - Information About the Netgear FVS318G Router
- Netgear FVS318G - Netgear FVS318G Screenshots
Recover Password in Netgear FVS318G
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 - Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
A router reset should be the last thing you try if you are unable to login.
Reset the Netgear FVS318G
Usually there is a reset button located on the back or bottom of a router. What you are looking for is something that looks like this:
Yours may look slightly different, but they are usually tiny. Sometimes the reset button is under a pinhole on the back of the router, and you need a paper clip to push it.
Watch the front panel lights while you hold the reset button down for at least 10 seconds. The lights on the front of the router should do something different when the reset happens. You cannot hold the button too long, and it will not hurt the router to hold the reset button down for longer than 10 seconds.
Remember, this will totally reset your Netgear FVS318G 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 Netgear FVS318G
After you are finished resetting your router, you need to login in using the original factory username and password. You can follow the FVS318G Login Guide to find everything that you need to log in.
Change Your Password
After logging in, you should really change your router's password for added security. It is a huge security risk to leave your router's password set to the factory default. You can follow our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you pick a solid password for your router.
Tip: Write your new password down on a post-it note and stick it to the bottom of your router.
Other Netgear FVS318G Guides
This isn't our only Netgear FVS318G guide. We also have the following guides for this router.
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear FVS318G. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear FVS318G - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear FVS318G router
- Netgear FVS318G - Netgear FVS318G User Manual
- Netgear FVS318G - Netgear FVS318G Login Instructions
- Netgear FVS318G - How to change the DNS settings on a Netgear FVS318G router
- Netgear FVS318G - Information About the Netgear FVS318G Router
- Netgear FVS318G - Netgear FVS318G Screenshots