This guide shows you how to reset your ZTE MF286R router to factory default settings. A router reset is very different 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: Before you continue, there are a few things you need to know. A router reset will affect the following settings:
- The router's login credentials are reset to factory defaults.
- All WiFi information such as network name, password, and authentication method are erased.
- 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.
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 ZTE MF286R Guides
This is the reset router guide for the ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 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 (HR) A1 - Login to the ZTE MF286R
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 (HR) A1 - Information About the ZTE MF286R Router
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 (HR) A1 - Reset the ZTE MF286R
Recover Password in ZTE MF286R
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
Only after you have tried to recover your missing router username and password should you perform a full router reset.
Reset the ZTE MF286R
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 may need a paper clip to push the reset button.
Keep an eye on the lights on the front of your router while holding the reset button down for about 10 seconds. The blinking pattern of the lights on the front of the router should change when the reset is complete. It is harmless to hold the reset button too long.
Keep in mind that this will completely reset your ZTE MF286R router.
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 ZTE MF286R
After you are finished resetting your router, you need to login in using the original factory username and password. We have a MF286R Login Guide with all this information ready for you.
Change Your Password
You need to change your router's default password after you log in for the first time. The factory default passwords for routers are very well known. If you need help coming up with a strong password, check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.
Tip: A great place to write your new password down is on a piece of paper taped to the bottom of your router.
Other ZTE MF286R Guides
We have collected a lot of information about the ZTE MF286R router. You can find some of our additional content here.
This is the reset router guide for the ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 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 (HR) A1 - Login to the ZTE MF286R
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 (HR) A1 - Information About the ZTE MF286R Router
- ZTE MF286R CR_A1TKHRMF286RV1.0.0B0 (HR) A1 - Reset the ZTE MF286R