This is the reset guide for the TP-Link VX420-G2h router. This is not the same thing as rebooting a router. Unplugging a router from the wall reboots it. A Router Reset completely erases the router and returns it to factory settings.
Warning: Before you continue, there are a few things you need to know. A router reset will affect the following settings:
- The router's username and password are reset to factory defaults.
- All WiFi login information and network names are reset.
- Your ISP username and password will be reset, 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. 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 TP-Link VX420-G2h Guides
This is the reset router guide for the TP-Link VX420-G2h 2.0.0 0.9 v603c.0. We also have the following guides for the same router:
Recover Password in TP-Link VX420-G2h
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
A router reset should be the last thing you try if you are unable to login.
Reset the TP-Link VX420-G2h
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. You might find a pinhole on the back of the router that requires a paper clip to push the button hidden under it.
Hold the reset button down for about 10 seconds while watching the lights on the front of your router. You should notice that the blinking pattern of the lights on the front of the router changes after a few seconds. You can hold the button down as long as you like, it will not hurt anything.
Don't forget, this step will totally reset your TP-Link VX420-G2h router back to factory settings.
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 VX420-G2h
Once the reset is complete, you need to login to your router using the default IP address, username, and password. Our VX420-G2h Login Guide has all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
After logging in, you should really change your router's password for added security. 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 TP-Link VX420-G2h Guides
Here are some of our other TP-Link VX420-G2h guides that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the TP-Link VX420-G2h 2.0.0 0.9 v603c.0. We also have the following guides for the same router: