This guide shows you how to reset your ZyXEL VMG3312-T20A router to factory default settings. This is not the same thing as rebooting a router. Every time your router loses power it reboots. This is different from a reset because a reset completely erases all settings from the router.
Warning: Proceed with caution; resetting your router can be a major headache. The following settings will be changed in your router:
- The router's login credentials are reset.
- Your WiFi name and password are reset.
- All ISP settings will reset to default, and you may have to contact your ISP.
- Any firewall settings, parental controls, or port forwards that you have configured will be removed.
A router reset should be considered the last resort when you cannot log in to your router any other way. 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.
Other ZyXEL VMG3312-T20A Guides
This is the reset router guide for the ZyXEL VMG3312-T20A v5.30(ABIV.0)b4_D0. We also have the following guides for the same router:
Recover Password in ZyXEL VMG3312-T20A
Before you resort to doing a full router reset, you may want to try running our Router Password Finder first.
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
Just keep in mind that a router reset should be done as the last resort when you are unable to login to your router.
Reset the ZyXEL VMG3312-T20A
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:
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. After a few seconds the lights should blink differently. When this happens, the reset is complete. Do not worry about holding the button down too long; this is harmless.
Keep in mind that this will completely reset your ZyXEL VMG3312-T20A 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 VMG3312-T20A
Now that you have finished resetting your router, you need to log in using the default username and password from the factory. You can find all of the information that you need in our VMG3312-T20A Login Guide.
Change Your Password
After logging in to your router for the first time, you need to change your router's password. 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: Write your new password down on a note and tape it to the bottom of your router for future reference.
Other ZyXEL VMG3312-T20A Guides
If you want additional help with your ZyXEL VMG3312-T20A be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the ZyXEL VMG3312-T20A v5.30(ABIV.0)b4_D0. We also have the following guides for the same router: