How to Factory Reset the TP-Link Archer AX21

Reset the TP-Link Archer AX21 Wi-Fi 6 router to factory defaults using the hardware reset button.

Steps

1. 1

   Make sure the router is powered on. The power LED should be solid.

2. 2

   Locate the Reset button on the back panel of the router. It is a small pinhole button labeled RESET.

3. 3

   Using a straightened paper clip or pin, press and hold the Reset button for about 5 seconds.

4. 4

   Release the button when the power LED starts to blink rapidly.

5. 5

   Wait for the router to reboot fully (approximately 60 seconds). The router will return to factory default settings.

6. 6

   Connect to the default Wi-Fi network (printed on the label underneath the router) and log in to the web admin panel at http://192.168.0.1 to reconfigure.

Last verified: September 20, 2025