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  1. December 8th, 2004, 03:59 AM #1
    Phonedog911
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    forgot router password

    i recently changed my router password for some reason and now i cant remember it. the router is a dlink 704p b1 model and the manual doesnt mention anything about recovering/resetting the password except for a reset button, which apparently resets it to its factory settings. that would mean, according to the manual, that the pass should be admin/nothing, but its not working... anybody have any suggestions is it possible im not using the reset button correctly? im just holding it down for about 10 seconds with a pencil(its a pencil sized)
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  2. December 8th, 2004, 04:10 AM #2
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    Well, you are doing it right. Try using something that can push it in further and hold it for longer.
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  3. December 8th, 2004, 04:16 AM #3
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    What?? " pencil(its a pencil sized)" I have never seen a reset that big. Mine on my D-Link DI-514 is just about paper clip sized. In fact that is what I use.

    I slide it in the hole untill it reaches the back (get your mind out of the gutter, [add applicable name here]) and then press in. I feel a very light click at this point and then hold it for about 10 seconds and the router (rooter to our English cousins) is reset.

    Are you sure your using the right hole (get your mind out of the gutter, [add applicable name here]).
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  4. December 8th, 2004, 04:28 AM #4
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    Paper Clips work wonders......
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  5. December 8th, 2004, 04:30 AM #5
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    moxnix i think he is correct i have seen a bunch of devices and neavor seen a reset button bigger than a paperclip on computer related devices.
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  6. December 8th, 2004, 04:32 AM #6
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    Originally posted here by Highlander
    Paper Clips work wonders......
    For sure. Every geek should have at least one in their toolkit.

    I find them most useful to get cds out of cdrom trays that have no power.
    (computer not turned on or not in computer)

    But the second most common use of them for me... reset buttons!

    Mechanical pencils also work... but the lead often breaks off if you're not careful.
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  7. December 8th, 2004, 04:41 AM #7
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    i actually hear a little clicking noise when i use the pencil, which made me think the button had been pressed... im assuming that the router should be on while i do this, im not really sure how long to hold the button for, but 10 seconds sounds about right. im gonna go find a paperclip real fast
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  8. December 8th, 2004, 04:46 AM #8
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    i put the paperclip in there for a good 30 seconds and no luck. im pretty sure im pushing it in as far as it will go too
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  9. December 8th, 2004, 05:03 AM #9
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    a google search revealed that there is probably a reset procedure that i have to follow using the button, but this crappy manual doesnt mention anything about that... im hoping the one i found here: http://www.computing.net/networking/...rum/22359.html works
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  10. December 8th, 2004, 06:11 AM #10
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    the reset procedure worked ... they should really put that kind of stuff in the manual
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