How to reset router Admin password on Gigafast WF719-CAPR ?

[Pauline]

My sister has this older wireless router. The router does what it's
suppose to but now she has a new PC and she doesn't know the password
and can't get into the settings. The reset switch doesn't work to
reset the unit, which is ridiculous. Afterall, the $10 router isn't
protecting a bank but a home. Even my D-Link resets the router default
settings by doing a hard reset.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to reset the Admin Password?

[Joan Archer]

Have you looked online for the manufacturer of this router to see if they
have any instructions about it. ?
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Post by Pauline
My sister has this older wireless router. The router does what it's
suppose to but now she has a new PC and she doesn't know the password
and can't get into the settings. The reset switch doesn't work to
reset the unit, which is ridiculous. Afterall, the $10 router isn't
protecting a bank but a home. Even my D-Link resets the router default
settings by doing a hard reset.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to reset the Admin Password?

[Pauline]

Joan Archer wrote:
: Have you looked online for the manufacturer of this router to see if
: they have any instructions about it. ?

Yes, the telephone number no longer works. The website is really bad.
No support whatsoever.

smlunatick wrote:
: Reset button is used to reset the router back to factory defaults,
: including the default password. There is usually a process to use the
: reset (ie: press the reset button before powering on the router.)
:
: Locate the router's manual, if possible. It should list the default
: password.
:
: PS: The reset button is also a "hard reset."

Not for this one! The manual just says to press reset button.

I have Googled this wireless router. Others have reported that the reset
button does NOT reset the admin password. One nut poster justified
this router's inability to reset the router's password.

I have tried different combinations including holding the reset buttons
for 10+ seconds while powering up. This one is a real devil. I don't
know why Gigafast made it this difficult. These aren't commerical
wireless routers. But, they are real cheap wireless routers. The only
other alternative will be to throw it away and buy a new one from
another manufacturer.

[Sooner Al [MVP]]

Post by Pauline
they have any instructions about it. ?
Yes, the telephone number no longer works. The website is really bad.
No support whatsoever.
password.
: PS: The reset button is also a "hard reset."
Not for this one! The manual just says to press reset button.
I have Googled this wireless router. Others have reported that the reset
button does NOT reset the admin password. One nut poster justified
this router's inability to reset the router's password.
I have tried different combinations including holding the reset buttons
for 10+ seconds while powering up. This one is a real devil. I don't
know why Gigafast made it this difficult. These aren't commerical
wireless routers. But, they are real cheap wireless routers. The only
other alternative will be to throw it away and buy a new one from
another manufacturer.

I just did a Google search also and one thread mentioned holding in the
reset button while removing power and subsequently powering back on the
device. It might work...or it might not...

There is also this...

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18508694

Have you tried email tech support?

***@gigafast.com

Good luck...
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[Pauline]

Sooner Al [MVP] wrote:
: :
: I just did a Google search also and one thread mentioned holding in
: the reset button while removing power and subsequently powering back
: on the device. It might work...or it might not...

Thanks. I saw that thread too. It didn't work so I thought I would post
here.
:
: There is also this...
:
: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18508694

I will try that link.
:
: Have you tried email tech support?
:
: ***@gigafast.com

Yes, email address is invalid/dead. Go figure.

[smlunatick]

My sister has this older wireless router.  The router does what it's
suppose to but now she has a new PC and she doesn't know the password
and can't get into the settings. The reset switch doesn't work to
reset the unit, which is ridiculous. Afterall, the $10 router isn't
protecting a bank but a home. Even my D-Link resets the router default
settings by doing a hard reset.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to reset the Admin Password?

Reset button is used to reset the router back to factory defaults,
including the default password. There is usually a process to use the
reset (ie: press the reset button before powering on the router.)

Locate the router's manual, if possible. It should list the default
password.

PS: The reset button is also a "hard reset."