This article covers how to reset the ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A router back to factory default settings. This is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. A reboot happens every time a router loses power. This is very different from a reset, which erases a router completely and returns it to factory default settings.
Warning: Since this erases everything you have done to the router, there are some things you need to consider first. When you reset your router, the following will happen.
- The router's login and password are reset.
- Your WiFi login, password, and network name are reset.
- 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 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 VMG4381-B10A Guides
This is the reset router guide for the ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A router
- ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A - ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A Login Instructions
- ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A - ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A User Manual
- ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A - ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A Screenshots
- ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A - Information About the ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A Router
Recover Password in ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A
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 - Lost or Forgotten Router Password Recovery Tool
Only after you have tried to recover your missing router username and password should you perform a full router reset.
Reset the ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A
On most routers you can find a small button on the back or the bottom labeled reset. A typical reset button 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.
Watch the front panel lights while you hold the reset button down for at least 10 seconds. Notice how the lights on the front of the router are blinking. When the lights do something different, the router is reset. It is harmless to hold the reset button too long.
Keep in mind that this will completely reset your ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A router.
This last step should only be taken if you have tried everything else, such as using our Router Password Finder software, which can recover lost or forgotten router passwords.
Login to the ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A
Once the reset is complete, you need to login to your router using the default IP address, username, and password. Just follow our VMG4381-B10A Login Guide to find all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
After logging in, you should really change your router's password for added security. Since factory passwords are well known, it's a huge security risk to leave your router set to the default. 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 ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A Guides
Here are some of our other ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A guides that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A router
- ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A - ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A Login Instructions
- ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A - ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A User Manual
- ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A - ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A Screenshots
- ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A - Information About the ZyXEL VMG4381-B10A Router