How to Reset Arris Router/Modem: 2 Easy Methods
There can be occasions when you feel the need to reset Arris router or modem to its factory default state. The factory default state is the one in which your router settings return to those values that are set by the manufacturer. A factory reset can be needed in the following scenarios:
- When Arris router login is not working
- If you are noticing unusual behavior or router lights
- If your Arris router is not giving you the desired networking results
You can reset the Arris router either by pressing the Reset button on the rear panel or through the web user interface. This post will cover the steps to reset your Arris router or modem to factory settings using both methods.
[Method : 1] How to Factory Reset Arris Router with Reset Button?
Reset button is a physical button that is generally present on the backside of the Arris gateway or router. Before you attempt to reset the router, it is recommended that you should remove the Surfboard router (if you are resetting one) from the SURFboard Central app.
This thing must be strictly done if you have installed the Arris Surfboard router using the app. The factory reset will unlink the router from the app and allow you to set it up more conveniently after the reset. Here are the steps explaining how to reset Arris router using the physical Reset button.
- Ensure that your router is plugged in.
- Now, locate the Reset button on the back of the Arris device.
- This is generally a pinhole button.
- Once found, insert the tip of a paper clip or a pen into the same pinhole.
- Press and hold down the Reset button for 10 seconds.
- Release the button and the factory reset will be completed.
[Method : 2] How to Reset Arris Router in the Web Manager?
This method can be used when you want to casually erase the settings from the router and want to assign some new values. Follow the points given below to complete the process effortlessly.
- Connect a PC to your Arris router and load an internet browser like Chrome or Safari.
- The next step is to enter the Arris IP address 192.168.0.1 into the URL Bar.
- Press the Enter key.
- You will find yourself on the login page.
- If you are cautioned by the browser, proceed by selecting the related option. The web access to router is always safe.
- Now, enter admin into the User Name field.
- Type password or the customized password into the Password field.
- The web manager will open when you click Apply.
- Here, select the Utilities link and you will get redirected to the System Information page.
- Select the Factory Defaults link.
- A new page will open where you should select the Factory Defaults button.
- When a new window pops up, click OK to confirm erasing the settings of your Arris router.
To Sum Up
It is not very difficult to factory reset Arris router. Here, you learned two different methods for that. The first one talked about resetting via the physical button while the second one required accessing the web management page of the router. Hopefully, you will be able to restore the router to the default settings using the one of the given methods.