This guide shows you how to reset your Sagemcom Livebox 4 router 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 in your router will be changed:
- The router's login credentials are reset.
- All WiFi information such as network name, password, and authentication method are erased.
- Your ISP settings are reset, which means you will have to contact your ISP to get them back.
- Any firewall settings, parental controls, and 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. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other Sagemcom Livebox 4 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Sagemcom Livebox 4 4.01.12 (FR) Orange. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 2.22.8 Orange - Sagemcom Livebox 4 User Manual
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 2.22.8 Orange - Sagemcom Livebox 4 Login Instructions
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 2.22.8 Orange - Sagemcom Livebox 4 Screenshots
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 2.22.8 Orange - Information About the Sagemcom Livebox 4 Router
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 2.22.8 Orange - Reset the Sagemcom Livebox 4
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 4.01.12 (FR) Orange - Login to the Sagemcom Livebox 4
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 4.01.12 (FR) Orange - Information About the Sagemcom Livebox 4 Router
Recover Password in Sagemcom Livebox 4
Instead of resetting your router back to factory settings, 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
If you are unable to recover your lost router password, then you may have to proceed with a full router reset.
Reset the Sagemcom Livebox 4
Usually there is a reset button located on the back or bottom of a router. A typical reset button looks like this:
Your reset button may look different, but usually they are very small. Sometimes the button is under a pinhole, and you need a paper clip to push it.
Watch the lights on the front of your router and hold the reset button down for about 10 seconds. You should notice that the blinking pattern of the lights on the front of the router changes after a few seconds. Keep holding the button as long as you want, it will not hurt anything to hold it down too long.
Remember, this will totally reset your Sagemcom Livebox 4 router.
Only take this last step of fully resetting your router after 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 Sagemcom Livebox 4
Once the reset is complete, you need to login to your router using the default IP address, username, and password. We have a Livebox 4 Login Guide with all this information ready for you.
Change Your Password
After logging in to your router for the first time, you need to change your router's password. Since factory passwords are well known, it's a huge security risk to leave your router set to the default. You can follow our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you pick a solid password for your router.
Tip: After creating this new password, we highly recommend writing this down on a post-it note and attaching it to the bottom of your router for future reference.
Other Sagemcom Livebox 4 Guides
If you want additional help with your Sagemcom Livebox 4 be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Sagemcom Livebox 4 4.01.12 (FR) Orange. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 2.22.8 Orange - Sagemcom Livebox 4 User Manual
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 2.22.8 Orange - Sagemcom Livebox 4 Login Instructions
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 2.22.8 Orange - Sagemcom Livebox 4 Screenshots
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 2.22.8 Orange - Information About the Sagemcom Livebox 4 Router
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 2.22.8 Orange - Reset the Sagemcom Livebox 4
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 4.01.12 (FR) Orange - Login to the Sagemcom Livebox 4
- Sagemcom Livebox 4 4.01.12 (FR) Orange - Information About the Sagemcom Livebox 4 Router