# Reset

## Reboot the Router From the Web User Interface

If you perform a reboot from this page, the router will reboot and your configurations will not be changed back to the factory default settings.

1. Click REBOOT ROUTER to reboot the ADSL2+ Ethernet/USB Router.
2. Click OK.
3. An additional window appears. Click OK.
   The router may disconnect and reconnect during the restore. A progress bar at the bottom of the web browser shows the progress.
   When complete, the WUI will return to the login page.

## Reboot from the Router

You can also perform a reboot at any time using the Reset button located on the back of your router.

- Press in and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for 1 to 2 seconds to reboot the router.

Note: If you press in and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds or longer, the router will restore to the factory default settings.

## Restore to Factory Default

To restore your router to the factory default settings, press in and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds.