How To Reset Verizon Fios Router?
This is because restarting the Verizon Fios router can fix most of the problems you encounter with your home internet connection. A router reset can be defined as the process of eradicating any anomalies that may have affected the router’s software. This is often a basic measure that is done before proceeding to more complex measures. Verizon Fios router can be reset by yourself within a few minutes.
Here is a step-by-step guide
1. Find Your Router Model
The first thing that you have to do is to determine the specific model of Verizon Fios router that you own. Verizon has many different models that it uses and the reset process may vary depending on the model. Find your router’s exact model number at the back or the base of it. Fios routers include brands like G3100, G1100, as well as MI424WR. You may also see model numbers beginning with E3200 or Fios Quantum Gateway. Take a mental note of your specific make and model of the car.
2. Access Your Router Settings
To reset Verizon router you have to go to the settings menu of the router using username and password. In your web browser, type the router IP address followed by ": The format is the IP address followed by the “port number” by which it can be accessed. The majority of routers provided by Verizon utilize the default IP address of 192.168.1.1. So you would type something like HTTP: The address you enter into your browser should be something like //192.168.1.1:port (the port differs depending on the router model, which is why we suggest using a search query like “[router model] admin access” to check the right address is used). When you click on it, a settings page of your router will open where you can reset the router.
3. For those who are using routers,
it is advised to Log In to the Router since there are security issues incoming. To configure your router you will have to enter an admin username and password to access the settings of the router. Most of the Verizon routers use the “admin” as the default username while “password” is the default password. If you changed the password or the admin username, type in the username and password different from the default ones. If you have forgotten the password or username use the username and password used in the default admin access. When logged in, select the correct menu tab to reset the router.
4. To get to the Reset Screen follow the steps below;
The router admin screen has different tabs and reset options can be under a tab called ‘Advanced’ or under a tab with the label ‘System’ or ‘Administration’. Visit this section for the complete factory reset options. For a Verizon MI424WR router, the resets are found under the “Maintenance” tab. For Quantum Gateway routers, this has to be done under the “Advanced” tab. If you cannot find the reset button, consult the admin manual of your router to locate the correct reset menu.
5. Perform the Reset
From the reset menu, the options that should be highlighted are “Restart Router” or the “Reset to Default/Factory Settings”. The steps can vary slightly.
- For a soft reset, select “Restart” or “Reboot Router”. This shuts down and restarts the router.
- To perform a factory reset, choose the option “Reset to Factory Defaults”. This completely removes the router’s software and restores all settings to its factory default configuration. The confirmation is done by OK or Reset button on the warning prompt.
6. Wait for Reset to End
The router reset process once initiated may take about 1-5 minutes before it is fully completed. The router admin screen may disappear during this process. Do not perform other activities on your network for a few minutes. Do not switch off router power. After the reset is completed, the router LED lights will blink and turn steady.
7. Access Router Log Back
After solid lights, reconnect WiFi devices or plug in and out Ethernet cables for the devices. Attempts to access the admin screen in 192.168.1.1 using the normal admin login information may help. If that doesn’t work, you should try the default admin login because your custom details may have been wiped.
8. Retest Connectivity
Do some connectivity tests to see if reset improved performance.
- Plug the devices back into WiFi and check if the speeds are any better now
- Start a browser-based speed check and compare the outcomes
- Open other sites, video streaming, etc and see if the loading is fine again
In case your Verizon router is still problematic after the restart, you should also reboot your mesh routers, network extenders, or wired devices. Also, one should inspect the Ethernet cable for any signs of damage. In case of issues that cannot be solved in these steps, seek the assistance of Verizon’s customer care services to guide you on the next course of action or provide you with new equipment.
Resetting a router sometimes serves to sort out Fio's internet issues and have it run as it should. However, for recurrent problems, resets are only the initial attempts at solving another router, wiring, or configuration problem. Nevertheless, the process of getting to the core settings or returning to the initial state by firmly pressing some buttons is also very fast and can be done independently if there are issues with Fios speed or connectivity. Simply find out the model of your router, enter its admin settings reset the device, wait for several minutes, and retest to check whether the router has worked better.