Factory Reset your FRITZ!Box
1. Log Into Your FRITZ!Box
- Start by finding the "FRITZ!Box Password" on the underside of your router
- Using one of your devices, open your web browser of choice and go to http://192.168.178.1 (when connected to your router via WiFi or a Wire)
- You'll then be shown a log in screen with an empty "Password" field, enter the found password and click "Log In"
Note: You can also find these steps on our "How To" YouTube Video
2. System Settings
Now you're logged in, select the following menu options:
- "System" on the left-hand side of the page
- "Backup" within this
Note: You can also find our guide on "Backing up your FRITZ!Box" here
4. Resetting Without a Password
This step is optional should you not have the password to log into your Fritz!box.
- Start by rebooting your router ensuring to turn this off for at least 1 minute.
- Using one of your devices, open your web browser of choice and go to http://192.168.178.1.
- You'll be shown a log in screen with an empty "Password" field. Select the "Forgot your password?" button.
- On this page there will be an option to "Restore Factory Settings", press this to reset the router.