Why does my router keep resetting to factory settings?
One common reason a router might keep resetting is that it’s overheating. This means that the working temperature of the router is higher than it should be. If it works properly and there’s no more resetting, then it’s an overheating problem.
What should you do if you want to reset your router to its original settings?
How to reset your router to restore factory default settings
- Locate the Reset button on the back of your router.
- With the router powered on, use the pointed end of a paperclip or similar object to press and hold the Reset button for 15 seconds.
- Wait for the router to fully reset and power back on.
Can ISP reset my router?
Typically, ISPs have access to change and update their hardware. If you’re renting your hardware from them, then they will have credentials to update and reset it as required. What likely happened was that they pushed a firmware update out which simply reset your hardware to factory defaults.
Is resetting your modem bad?
Restarting the modem won’t hurt anything, but it’s almost never the cause of “slow internet”. First, define “slow internet”. Slow from one server but okay from another server? That’s caused by something outside your control, so resetting anything won’t change it.
How do you fix an ISP problem?
Troubleshooting routers and modems
- Test your Wi-Fi on different devices.
- Restart your modem and router.
- Try a different Ethernet cable.
- See who’s using your Wi-Fi.
- Upgrade your equipment.
- Call your internet service provider.
- Reset your router to default settings.
What is the average lifespan of a modem?
A modem usually lasts between four to seven years, while a modem/router combo (or gateway) lasts about three to four years. This is against a lot of what you find online, which often promotes changes earlier than necessary. Even many Internet Service Providers will recommend changing a modem every 3 years or so.