In this article, you will learn how to reset your ZTE MF286R back to factory settings. Resetting a router is different than rebooting a router. Turning a router off and back on again causes a reboot. This is different from a reset because a reset completely erases all settings from the router.
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 and password are reset to factory defaults.
- Your WiFi name and password are reset.
- Any ISP settings saved in your router will be removed. You may have to contact your ISP.
- Any parental controls, firewall settings, or port forwards will be removed.
Resetting your router should be considered the last step. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other ZTE MF286R Guides
This is the reset router guide for the ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 (HR) A1. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 A1 - Login to the ZTE MF286R
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 A1 - Information About the ZTE MF286R Router
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 A1 - Reset the ZTE MF286R
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 (HR) A1 - Login to the ZTE MF286R
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 (HR) A1 - Information About the ZTE MF286R Router
Recover Password in ZTE MF286R
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 ZTE MF286R
Usually there is a reset button located on the back or bottom of a router. Look at your router and try to find something that looks like this:
Your reset button may look different, but usually they are very small. Sometimes the reset button is under a pinhole on the back of the router, and you need a paper clip to push it.
Watch the front panel lights while you hold the reset button down for at least 10 seconds. The blinking pattern of the lights on the front of the router should change when the reset is complete. 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 ZTE MF286R 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 ZTE MF286R
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 MF286R Login Guide.
Change Your Password
You need to change your router's default password after you log in for the first time. It is a huge security risk to leave your router's password set to the factory default. If you need help coming up with a strong password, check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.
Tip: Write your new password down on a post-it note and stick it to the bottom of your router.
Other ZTE MF286R Guides
Here are some of our other ZTE MF286R guides that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 (HR) A1. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 A1 - Login to the ZTE MF286R
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 A1 - Information About the ZTE MF286R Router
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 A1 - Reset the ZTE MF286R
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 (HR) A1 - Login to the ZTE MF286R
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 (HR) A1 - Information About the ZTE MF286R Router