How to reset a forgotten password on a Cisco Network Router?
- Mmatthew14Aug 18, 2025
If you forgot your Cisco Network Router password or are repeatedly prompted when saving settings, reset the Router to factory defaults by pressing the Reset button for five seconds. If the password prompt persists, access the Router's web-based utility at http://192.168.1.1, enter the default password 'admin,' and go to Administration => Management. Enter a new password in the Router Password field and confirm it, then save the settings.