How to Reset Xfinity Router

How to Reset Xfinity Router
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To reset Xfinity router, locate the router and look for the 'Reset' button on the router. Once you've located this button, hold down the 'Reset' button for five seconds before releasing it. When the button is released, the reset process begins and ends in a matter of minutes.

If your Xfinity router is acting up, or you have forgotten your password, you can reset it to get it back to the defaults. There are two fairly easy ways to do this: Option

1: Reset through the admin interception

2: Pressing the reset button

Option 1: Reset through the admin interface

We can continue resetting your Xfinity router once you have completed the checklist.

  1. Open your preferred web browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, ..)

  2. Access http://10.0.0.1.

  3. Common IP addresses for Xfinity routers are:

  • 10.0.0.1

  • 192.168.1.1 and

  • 192.168.0.1.

  1. Enter your username and password to access your device.

  2. None / None is the most common Xfinity router combination.

  3. Depending on your Xfinity model, the reset page may look something like this:

  4. Troubleshooting > Gateway Reset/Restore > RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS

  5. Select the factory reset/restore option, and then confirm if necessary.

  6. Allow some time for the router to reboot.

Option 2: Pressing the reset button :

If you don't remember the password to your Xfinity router, or it is not working, this is probably the way to go.

Step 1: Locate the reset button

The reset button is typically hidden inside a small hole, but it can also be seen sticking out like any other button.

Note- If you can't find a reset button on your Xfinity router, the WPS button may function as one if pressed long enough.

Step 2: Perform the Xfinity reset sequence

The following is the router reset sequence:

  • Make sure the device is turned on by pressing and holding the reset button for about 10 seconds.

  • When the LED lights begin to flash, release the reset button.

  • Wait about a minute for the LED lights to begin lighting normally.

  • Your Xfinity router has now been reset to factory settings

You can easily reset Xfinity router by pressing and holding the reset button or through the router’s login page. But, if you have difficulties resetting it, you may have to connect with our expert team they will assist you.

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