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How to factory reset an ASUS RT-AC68U Wireless Router - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>This article will show two different ways to reset an ASUS RT-AC68U wireless router. The first method will use the administration settings of the router (which can be done by logging into the router) and the second method will use the physical reset button located on the router.</p><p>Here is how to perform the reset:</p><p><strong>Method 1:</strong></p><p>1. Open any web browser on your computer, and type <strong>192.168.1.1</strong> into the address bar, and then press <strong>Enter </strong>on your keyboard.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8207Image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8207Image1.jpg" alt="User: "Browser address bar"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>2. Enter the administrator username and password for the router (not your Wi-Fi password) and then click <strong>OK.</strong></p><p>The default username and password are both <strong>admin</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8207Image2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8207Image2.jpg" alt="User: "Browser authentication screen"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>3. From the advanced menu on the left side of the router settings, click on <strong>Administration</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8195Image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8195Image3.jpg" alt="Router Administration Tab" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>4. At the top of the page, click on the <strong>Restore/Save/Upload Setting</strong> tab.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8195Image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8195Image4.jpg" alt="Router Administration Restore Options" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>5. Click the <strong>Restore</strong> button next to "Factory default"</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8195Image5.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8195Image5.jpg" alt="Router Administration Restore" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>6. A confirmation box will appear, click <strong>OK</strong> to begin the reset.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8195Image6.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8195Image6.jpg" alt="OK to Restore and Save Changes" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Method 2:</strong></p><p>1. The router can also be reset by locating the <strong>reset button</strong> located on the router. This is generally located on the back or the bottom of the router.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8195Image7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8195Image7.jpg" alt="Manual Reset Button on Router" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>2. Press and hold the reset button on the router until the <strong>power light</strong> on the router begins to flash, and then release the button.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8195Image8.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8195Image8.jpg" alt="Lights on Front of Router" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>3. The router will wipe all user settings and restart. The next time the router is accessed, the initial setup screen will appear.</p> </article> </main>