In this article, you will learn how to reset your TP-Link Archer C20 back to factory settings. Resetting a router is different than rebooting a router. Every time your router loses power it reboots. Resetting a router erases all settings from it and returns it to factory defaults.
Warning: Since this erases everything you have done to the router, there are some things you need to consider first. When you reset your router, the following will happen.
- The router's login credentials are reset.
- Your WiFi login, password, and network name are reset.
- All ISP settings will reset to default, and 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. Before you reset your router you may want to try recovering your router password with our Router Password Finder.
Other TP-Link Archer C20 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the TP-Link Archer C20 0.9.1 2.0 v0044.0. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- TP-Link Archer C20 0.9.1 2.0 v0044.0 - TP-Link Archer C20 Login Instructions
- TP-Link Archer C20 0.9.1 2.0 v0044.0 - TP-Link Archer C20 User Manual
- TP-Link Archer C20 0.9.1 2.0 v0044.0 - TP-Link Archer C20 Screenshots
- TP-Link Archer C20 0.9.1 2.0 v0044.0 - Information About the TP-Link Archer C20 Router
Recover Password in TP-Link Archer C20
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 - Automatically 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 TP-Link Archer C20
Most routers have a small button on either the back or the bottom. Most reset buttons look like this:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. You may need a paper clip to push the reset button.
Hold the reset button down for about 10 seconds while watching the lights on the front of your router. The blinking pattern of the lights on the front of the router should change when the reset is complete. Do not worry about holding the button down too long; this is harmless.
Keep in mind that this will completely reset your TP-Link Archer C20 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 TP-Link Archer C20
After you are finished resetting your router, you need to login in using the original factory username and password. Our Archer C20 Login Guide has all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
Be sure to change your router's default password after you get logged back in. It's a very bad idea to leave your router's password set to the factory default. Our Choosing a Strong Password guide talks about choosing a strong 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 TP-Link Archer C20 Guides
This isn't our only TP-Link Archer C20 guide. We also have the following guides for this router.
This is the reset router guide for the TP-Link Archer C20 0.9.1 2.0 v0044.0. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- TP-Link Archer C20 0.9.1 2.0 v0044.0 - TP-Link Archer C20 Login Instructions
- TP-Link Archer C20 0.9.1 2.0 v0044.0 - TP-Link Archer C20 User Manual
- TP-Link Archer C20 0.9.1 2.0 v0044.0 - TP-Link Archer C20 Screenshots
- TP-Link Archer C20 0.9.1 2.0 v0044.0 - Information About the TP-Link Archer C20 Router