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How to clear a routers settings before selling it?

120_Minutes · 2009-09-29 08:07:07

I have a BT router i'm about to sell, but i'd like to be sure i'm not leaving any personal info on it before i do, how do i do this?

29-09-2009 8:07am

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I have a BT router i'm about to sell, but i'd like to be sure i'm not leaving any personal info on it before i do, how do i do this?

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#2 29-09-2009 8:22am

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120_Minutes wrote: »

I have a BT router i'm about to sell, but i'd like to be sure i'm not leaving any personal info on it before i do, how do i do this?

Many routers have a factory reset button or menu option which will reset it to default values. Look for a pin hole size hole that you can stick a pen in. Hold down the button while powering on the router.

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#3 29-09-2009 10:53am

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Thanks! thought there might be more to it than the usual reset, off to adverts i go!

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