Reset the Opticom DSLink 485

This article covers how to reset the Opticom DSLink 485 router back to factory default 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. The following settings will be changed in your router:

• The router's username and password are reset.
• All WiFi settings are reset, including network name and password.
• All ISP settings will reset to default, and you may have to contact your ISP.
• Any parental controls, firewall settings, or port forwards will be removed.

A router reset is the last step you should take in recovering your router's password. You should be sure that you have tried to at least recover your router password using our Router Password Finder before resorting to a router reset.

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This is the reset router guide for the Opticom DSLink 485. We also have the following guides for the same router:

• Opticom DSLink 485 - Opticom DSLink 485 User Manual
• Opticom DSLink 485 - Opticom DSLink 485 Login Instructions
• Opticom DSLink 485 - How to change the DNS settings on a Opticom DSLink 485 router
• Opticom DSLink 485 - Information About the Opticom DSLink 485 Router
• Opticom DSLink 485 - Opticom DSLink 485 Screenshots

Recover Password in Opticom DSLink 485

Before you resort to doing a full router reset, you may want to try running our Router Password Finder first.

Router Password Finder is designed from the ground up to help you recover your forgotten router username and password, which can save you a lot of time.

Router Password Finder - Lost or Forgotten Router Password Recovery Tool

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 Opticom DSLink 485

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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. You might find a pinhole on the back of the router that requires a paper clip to push the button hidden under it.

Keep an eye on the lights on the front of your router while holding the reset button down for about 10 seconds. After a few seconds the lights should blink differently. When this happens, the reset is complete. 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.

Just don't forget that this will totally reset your Opticom DSLink 485 router.

Only do this once you have exhausted all other troubleshooting options, such as running our Router Password Finder software, which can recover a lost router password for you.

Login to the Opticom DSLink 485

After you are finished resetting your router, you need to login in using the original factory username and password. Our DSLink 485 Login Guide has 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. Leaving a router password set to default is a very serious security risk. You can follow our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you pick a solid password for your router.

Tip: Put your new password on a post-in note and stick it to the bottom of your router.

Other Opticom DSLink 485 Guides

If you want additional help with your Opticom DSLink 485 be sure to check out some of our other guides.

This is the reset router guide for the Opticom DSLink 485. We also have the following guides for the same router:

• Opticom DSLink 485 - Opticom DSLink 485 User Manual
• Opticom DSLink 485 - Opticom DSLink 485 Login Instructions
• Opticom DSLink 485 - How to change the DNS settings on a Opticom DSLink 485 router
• Opticom DSLink 485 - Information About the Opticom DSLink 485 Router
• Opticom DSLink 485 - Opticom DSLink 485 Screenshots