How to hard reset my ASUS router?

To perform a hard reset on your ASUS router, just follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Press and hold the Reset button while the router is still powered on

Use a pin or sharp-pointed pen to press and hold on the reset button for about 10-15 seconds
The power indicator should start to flash upon successful reset
During the hard reset, the only power light will be on and after 1-2mins the other lights will be back on. Ideally, there should be at least 4 lights must be on: Power, Internet (Globe icon), 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

Example:

Description: The image above displays the "reset" button at the back of an ASUS router.

Step 2: Connect your device to the wireless name "ASUS" & set up the network

Once connected, you will be directed to router setup page
- If you do not see the page, you can manually go to http://192.168.1.1 using your PC internet browser.
The default username is "admin" and the default password is "admin" if prompted to login
Click "Go" button at the bottom of the page to begin the setup

Step 3: New Password

You will be asked to set a new router administrator password. It is advisable to key in the default password - "admin"
- If you wish to set own router password, please be reminded that if you forget the new password set - the only way to access router admin page again is to do a hard reset of router again.
Click on “Next” button to continue to set up

Step 4: New Wireless Setting

Go to “Wireless Setting” page, key in the network name (SSID) and network key (password) that you want for both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. E.g. MyWireless_5G, MyWireless
- Note: Please do not to set the exact same network name(SSID) for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz. However, network key can be the same for both
Once you are set - a message will appear “You have changed SSID or security setting. Thus it will result in wireless clients disconnect. Please adjust the client's setting for connecting again”.

Step 5: Try connecting your device to the new network settings

Click on the wireless icon on your device to connect to new wireless name (SSID) and key in the network key (password) set earlier
Once successfully connected to the new wireless name, you should be able to access the internet!

Initial Installation Default Credentials

Upon the installation of the MyRepublic service by our technicians, the router purchased will be also be installed along with the modem.

Below is the default credentials that will be set by the technician, unless otherwise instructed by the customer:

Tip: If you have any trouble resetting your device, you can contact our customer support.