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Factory Reset Router via 10.0.0.1 - Hard & Soft Reset Guide
Complete guide to factory reset your router using 10.0.0.1 or physical button. Restore default settings, clear forgotten passwords, and start fresh for Xfinity and other routers.
10.0.0.1
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Step-by-step instructions
Soft Reset (via Admin Panel)
- Login to router at http://10.0.0.1
- Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults
- Click 'Restore' or 'Reset' button
- Confirm when prompted
Hard Reset (Physical Button)
- Locate reset button (small hole on back/bottom of router)
- Use paperclip or pin to press and hold
- Hold for 10-15 seconds
- Release when all lights blink simultaneously
- Wait for router to reboot (2-3 minutes)
Visual cue: Power light will flash then become solid
Reset method
After reset
- Router returns to factory settings
- Default IP: 10.0.0.1
- Default username/password: admin/admin (check sticker)
- WiFi password reverts to default (on sticker)
- All custom settings are lost