− | The signal strength LEDs can also be used as a '''time indicator for holding the reset button'''. When you press and hold the reset button, you have to hold it pressed for 5 seconds (by default) to initiate a factory reset. Each second, a new signal strength LED lights up. When all 5 LEDs are lit up, it represents that 5 seconds have passed since you pressed down on the reset button and that you can release it. | + | The signal strength LEDs can also be used as a <b>time indicator for holding the reset button</b>. When you press and hold the reset button, if there is a User's default configuration configured on the device, you have to hold it pressed for 6 seconds (by default) to initiate a <b>User's default configuration reset</b> and 12 seconds (by default) to initiate a <b>Factory reset</b>. Otherwise, it is only necessary to hold the reset button for 6 seconds to trigger a <b>Factory reset</b>. If the button was held down longer than 20 seconds (by default) no action will be taken. |
− | After releasing the button, all 5 LEDs will start blinking every 1 second. This signifies that the router '''has begun the factory reset'''. | + | While holding the reset button each lit up signal strength LED indicate that a period of two seconds has passed. When all 5 signal strength LEDs are lit up, they represent that 10 (LED number multiplied by 2) seconds have passed since you pressed down on the reset button. |