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How to clear a routers settings before selling it?

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  • 29-09-2009 9:07am
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    120_Minutes
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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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    Spear
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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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    120_Minutes
    Registered Users Posts: 4,706 ✭✭✭120_Minutes


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


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