In this article, you will learn how to reset your Netopia 2246N-VGx back to factory settings. This is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. Every time your router loses power it reboots. A Router Reset completely erases the router and returns it to factory settings.
Warning: Proceed with caution; resetting your router can be a major headache. A router reset will affect the following settings:
- The router's login credentials are reset to factory defaults.
- All WiFi information such as network name, password, and authentication method are erased.
- If your router has any ISP settings they will be removed, and you will have to contact your ISP.
- Any port forwards, firewall settings, or parental controls 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. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other Netopia 2246N-VGx Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Netopia 2246N-VGx. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netopia 2246N-VGx - How to change the IP Address on a Netopia 2246N-VGx router
- Netopia 2246N-VGx - Netopia 2246N-VGx User Manual
- Netopia 2246N-VGx - Netopia 2246N-VGx Login Instructions
- Netopia 2246N-VGx - Information About the Netopia 2246N-VGx Router
- Netopia 2246N-VGx - Netopia 2246N-VGx Screenshots
Recover Password in Netopia 2246N-VGx
If the only reason that you are resetting your router is because you forgot your router password, then you may want to try running our Router Password Finder instead of resetting your router.
Router Password Finder can save you a ton of time by recovering your lost or forgotten router password instead of doing a full router reset.
Router Password Finder - Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
Just keep in mind that a router reset should be done as the last resort when you are unable to login to your router.
Reset the Netopia 2246N-VGx
Usually there is a reset button located on the back or bottom of a router. Look for something that looks like this:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. 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. Notice how the lights on the front of the router are blinking. When the lights do something different, the router is reset. Do not worry about holding the button down too long; this is harmless.
Keep in mind that this will completely reset your Netopia 2246N-VGx router.
Be sure to only reset your router if you have tried everything else, such as running our Router Password Finder software, which can find your lost or forgotten router password for you.
Login to the Netopia 2246N-VGx
After you are finished resetting your router, you need to login in using the original factory username and password. You can follow the 2246N-VGx 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. Leaving a router password set to default is a very serious security risk. Our Choosing a Strong Password guide can help you pick a strong password for your router.
Tip: Put your new password on a post-in note and stick it to the bottom of your router.
Other Netopia 2246N-VGx Guides
If you want additional help with your Netopia 2246N-VGx be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Netopia 2246N-VGx. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netopia 2246N-VGx - How to change the IP Address on a Netopia 2246N-VGx router
- Netopia 2246N-VGx - Netopia 2246N-VGx User Manual
- Netopia 2246N-VGx - Netopia 2246N-VGx Login Instructions
- Netopia 2246N-VGx - Information About the Netopia 2246N-VGx Router
- Netopia 2246N-VGx - Netopia 2246N-VGx Screenshots