This guide shows you how to reset your ZyXEL NBG6716 router. A router reset is very different than a router reboot. Unplugging a router from the wall reboots it. This is different from a reset because a reset completely erases all settings from the router.
Warning: This is not a step to be taken lightly. The following settings in your router will be changed:
- The router's login and password are reset to factory defaults.
- All WiFi login information and network names are reset.
- Your ISP settings are reset, which means you will have to contact your ISP to get them back.
- All parental controls, firewall settings, and port forwards will be removed.
A router reset is the last step you should take in recovering your router's password. Before you reset your router, you may want to try recovering your router password with our Router Password Finder.
Other ZyXEL NBG6716 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the ZyXEL NBG6716. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL NBG6716 router
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - ZyXEL NBG6716 Login Instructions
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - ZyXEL NBG6716 User Manual
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - Setup WiFi on the ZyXEL NBG6716
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - ZyXEL NBG6716 Screenshots
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - Information About the ZyXEL NBG6716 Router
Recover Password in ZyXEL NBG6716
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 - Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
A router reset should be the last thing you try if you are unable to login.
Reset the ZyXEL NBG6716
Usually there is a reset button located on the back or bottom of a router. Look for something that looks like this:
Your reset button may look different, but usually they are very small. If you find a pinhole on the back of the router then that may be the reset button. You will 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 blinking pattern of the lights on the front of the router should change when the reset is complete. Do not worry about holding the button down too long; this is harmless.
Don't forget, this step will totally reset your ZyXEL NBG6716 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 ZyXEL NBG6716
Now that you have finished resetting the router, you need to login to the router interface using the default username and password. You can follow the NBG6716 Login Guide to find everything that you need to log in.
Change Your Password
Be sure to change your router's default password after you get logged back in. It's a very bad idea to leave your router's password set to the factory default. Our Choosing a Strong Password guide talks about choosing a strong password for your router.
Tip: Put your new password on a post-in note and stick it to the bottom of your router.
Other ZyXEL NBG6716 Guides
Here are some of our other ZyXEL NBG6716 guides that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the ZyXEL NBG6716. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL NBG6716 router
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - ZyXEL NBG6716 Login Instructions
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - ZyXEL NBG6716 User Manual
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - Setup WiFi on the ZyXEL NBG6716
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - ZyXEL NBG6716 Screenshots
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - Information About the ZyXEL NBG6716 Router