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Reset the ZTE ZXHN H168N

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This is the reset guide for the ZTE ZXHN H168N router. A router reset is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. Unplugging a router from the wall reboots it. Resetting a router erases all settings from it and returns it to factory defaults.

Warning: Before you proceed, there are a few things you need to know. When you reset your router, the following will happen.

  • The router's username and password are reset to factory defaults.
  • All WiFi settings are reset, including network name and password.
  • 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.

Resetting your router should be considered the last step. Before you reset your router, you may want to try recovering your router password with our Router Password Finder.

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This is the reset router guide for the ZTE ZXHN H168N v3.1.0T6_GR5 Nova. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Recover Password in ZTE ZXHN H168N

If you are resetting your router because you forgot your router password, then you should try running our Router Password Finder first.

Router Password Finder is designed from the ground up to help you recover your forgotten router username and password, which can save you a lot of time.

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Do not do a full router reset until after you have tried every other option to log in to your router.

Reset the ZTE ZXHN H168N

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You can usually find a small reset button on either the back or the bottom of a router. This is what a typical reset button looks like:

Router Reset Button

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. Notice how the lights on the front of the router are blinking. When the lights do something different, the router is reset. You can hold the button down as long as you like, it will not hurt anything.

Remember, this will totally reset your ZTE ZXHN H168N 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 ZTE ZXHN H168N

Now that you have finished resetting your router, you need to log in using the default username and password from the factory. We have a ZXHN H168N Login Guide with all this information ready for you.

Change Your Password

After logging in to your router for the first time, you need to change your router's password. 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 note and tape it to the bottom of your router for future reference.

Other ZTE ZXHN H168N Guides

If you want additional help with your ZTE ZXHN H168N be sure to check out some of our other guides.

This is the reset router guide for the ZTE ZXHN H168N v3.1.0T6_GR5 Nova. We also have the following guides for the same router: