Reset the ZyXEL P 661HNU F1

This article covers how to reset the ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 router back to factory default settings. A router reset is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. Turning a router off and back on again causes a reboot. This is very different from a reset, which erases a router completely and returns it to factory default settings.

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 login credentials are reset to factory defaults.
• Your WiFi login, password, and network name are reset.
• All ISP settings will reset to default, and you may have to contact your ISP.
• Any firewall settings, parental controls, and port forwards that you have configured will be removed.

Resetting your router should be considered the last step. 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.

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This is the reset router guide for the ZyXEL P 661HNU F1. We also have the following guides for the same router:

• ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 router
• ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 - ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 Login Instructions
• ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 - ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 User Manual
• ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 - Setup WiFi on the ZyXEL P 661HNU F1
• ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 - ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 Screenshots
• ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 - Information About the ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 Router

Recover Password in ZyXEL P 661HNU F1

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 - 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 P 661HNU F1

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On most routers you can find a small button on the back or the bottom labeled reset. Look at your router and try to find something that looks like this:

Yours may look slightly different, but they are usually tiny. 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.

Watch the lights on the front of your router and hold the reset button down for about 10 seconds. You should notice that the blinking pattern of the lights on the front of the router changes after a few seconds. You cannot hold the button too long, and it will not hurt the router to hold the reset button down for longer than 10 seconds.

Keep in mind that this will completely reset your ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 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 ZyXEL P 661HNU F1

Once the reset is complete, you need to login to your router using the default IP address, username, and password. We have a P 661HNU F1 Login Guide with all this information ready for you.

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. You can follow our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you pick a solid password for your router.

Tip: Write your new password down on a post-it note and stick it to the bottom of your router.

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This is the reset router guide for the ZyXEL P 661HNU F1. We also have the following guides for the same router:

• ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 router
• ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 - ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 Login Instructions
• ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 - ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 User Manual
• ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 - Setup WiFi on the ZyXEL P 661HNU F1
• ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 - ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 Screenshots
• ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 - Information About the ZyXEL P 661HNU F1 Router