This guide shows you how to reset your TP-Link TD-8817 router. This 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. When you reset your router, the following will happen.
- The router's username and password 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.
- Any firewall settings, parental controls, or 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. Before you reset your router you may want to try recovering your router password with our Router Password Finder.
Other TP-Link TD-8817 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the TP-Link TD-8817. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- TP-Link TD-8817 - How to change the IP Address on a TP-Link TD-8817 router
- TP-Link TD-8817 - TP-Link TD-8817 User Manual
- TP-Link TD-8817 - TP-Link TD-8817 Login Instructions
- TP-Link TD-8817 - How to change the DNS settings on a TP-Link TD-8817 router
- TP-Link TD-8817 - Information About the TP-Link TD-8817 Router
- TP-Link TD-8817 - TP-Link TD-8817 Screenshots
Recover Password in TP-Link TD-8817
Before you resort to doing a full router reset, 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 - Automatically Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
Only after you have tried to recover your missing router username and password should you perform a full router reset.
Reset the TP-Link TD-8817
Most routers have a small button on either the back or the bottom. Look at your router and try to find something that looks like this:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. Sometimes the button is under a pinhole, and you need a paper clip to push 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. Do not worry about holding the button down too long; this is harmless.
Don't forget, this step will totally reset your TP-Link TD-8817 router back to factory settings.
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 TP-Link TD-8817
After you are finished resetting your router, you need to login in using the original factory username and password. Our TD-8817 Login Guide has all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
Do not forget to change your router's default password when you log back into it. Leaving a router password set to default is a very serious security risk. 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 TD-8817 Guides
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This is the reset router guide for the TP-Link TD-8817. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- TP-Link TD-8817 - How to change the IP Address on a TP-Link TD-8817 router
- TP-Link TD-8817 - TP-Link TD-8817 User Manual
- TP-Link TD-8817 - TP-Link TD-8817 Login Instructions
- TP-Link TD-8817 - How to change the DNS settings on a TP-Link TD-8817 router
- TP-Link TD-8817 - Information About the TP-Link TD-8817 Router
- TP-Link TD-8817 - TP-Link TD-8817 Screenshots