How to perform a hard reset of a TP-Link Wi-Fi router¶

This tutorial describes how to perform a hard reset on a TP-Link Wi-Fi router.

Since performing a hard reset on a router may have serious negative effects on your network environment, these instructions should be considered only after you've exhausted other troubleshooting methods.

Some reasons for needing a hard reset include:

• Forgotten password
• Failed firmware upgrade
• Inability to access the administrator panel of the router