Restart, reboot, and reset can help you with network problems. This involves turning your router off and on, and resetting it to factory settings. This is useful if your Wi-Fi reception isn't as good as usual. Here, you’ll learn what a reset does and how you can do it yourself.
Why You're Reading This
You’re probably reading this because your Wi-Fi reception or speed isn't as good as usual. Resetting to factory settings can help you now. But first, when searching the internet for a solution, you’ll quickly come across terms like router restart, reboot, and reset. The first two terms refer to turning your Vodafone Station off and on. Why can this help? Maybe something just hung up.
First Restart, Then Reset: Here's How
Did you restart (reboot) your router, but it didn’t help? Then try a router reset. Before you begin, please note your router password, Wi-Fi name, and settings. Now you’re ready to reset your Vodafone Station to factory settings. You have two options: you can do it through the user interface or the reset button.
How to Reset via the Vodafone Station User Interface:
- Open your router menu via the IP address on your computer
- Enter your password and click Login
- Go to the Status & Help menu
- Select Restart on the left
- Click on Reset in the Factory Settings section
- Click Apply
- Done! Your Vodafone Station will now reset
Want to see how a reset works on your Vodafone Station? Check out our step-by-step help video.
How to Reset via the Reset Button:
- Use a pointed object, e.g., straighten a paperclip
- Press and hold the reset button for at least 10 seconds (located on the back of the Vodafone Station)
- Done! Your Vodafone Station will now reset
Do you have an EasyBox? Learn more about resetting your EasyBox on our help page. (German - use the browser translation plugin)
Note: Pressing the reset button for only 5 seconds will simply restart your router without resetting it to factory settings. The reset can take up to an hour.
Setting Up Your Router Again: What's Next
Have you reset your Vodafone Station to factory settings? Great. Now you need to set up your box in Wi-Fi again. Here’s how:
- Open your router menu via the IP address on your computer
- Enter your password (see the label on the back of your box) and click Login
- Go to the Wi-Fi menu
- If you have changed your Wi-Fi name (SSID), enter your SSID
- Enter your Wi-Fi password if you have changed it
- Click Apply
- Done! Your devices will now automatically connect to the Wi-Fi
Tip: Of course, you can personalize your router password again under the Settings menu after the reset.
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