If you need to reset your Thomson Alcatel ST585 router back to factory settings, then this article shows you how. A router reset is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. Turning a router off and back on again causes a reboot. 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. The following settings in your router will be changed:
- The router's login credentials are reset.
- All WiFi login information and network names are reset.
- Any ISP settings saved in your router will be removed. You may have to contact your ISP.
- All parental controls, firewall settings, and port forwards will be removed.
A router reset should be considered the last resort when you cannot log in to your router any other way. 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.
Other Thomson Alcatel ST585 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Thomson Alcatel ST585 v6sl. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Thomson Alcatel ST585 v6 - Reset the Thomson Alcatel ST585
- Thomson Alcatel ST585 v6 - Thomson Alcatel ST585 User Manual
- Thomson Alcatel ST585 v6 - Thomson Alcatel ST585 Login Instructions
- Thomson Alcatel ST585 v6 - Information About the Thomson Alcatel ST585 Router
- Thomson Alcatel ST585 v6 - Thomson Alcatel ST585 Screenshots
Recover Password in Thomson Alcatel ST585
If you are resetting your router because you forgot your router password, then you should try running our Router Password Finder first.
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 - Automatically Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
Do not do a full router reset until after you have tried every other option to log in to your router.
Reset the Thomson Alcatel ST585
Most routers have a small button on either the back or the bottom. A typical reset button looks like this:
Your reset button may look different, but usually they are very small. 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. The lights on the front of the router should do something different when the reset happens. It is harmless to hold the reset button too long.
Remember, this will totally reset your Thomson Alcatel ST585 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 Thomson Alcatel ST585
Once the reset is complete, you need to login to your router using the default IP address, username, and password. You can find all of the information that you need in our ST585 Login Guide.
Change Your Password
Do not forget to change your router's default password when you log back into it. It's a very bad idea 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: A great place to write your new password down is on a piece of paper taped to the bottom of your router.
Other Thomson Alcatel ST585 Guides
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This is the reset router guide for the Thomson Alcatel ST585 v6sl. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Thomson Alcatel ST585 v6 - Reset the Thomson Alcatel ST585
- Thomson Alcatel ST585 v6 - Thomson Alcatel ST585 User Manual
- Thomson Alcatel ST585 v6 - Thomson Alcatel ST585 Login Instructions
- Thomson Alcatel ST585 v6 - Information About the Thomson Alcatel ST585 Router
- Thomson Alcatel ST585 v6 - Thomson Alcatel ST585 Screenshots