Introduction
The RouterOS password can only be reset by reinstalling the router OS RouterOS or using the reset button (or jumper hole) in case the hardware is RouterBOARD. For X86(CHR) devices, an only a complete reinstall will clear the password, along with any other configurationsconfiguration. For RouterBOARD devices, several methods exist, depending on our the device model.
Reset From RouterOS
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- Loading the backup RouterBOOT loader
Hold this button before applying power, and release it after three seconds since powering, to load the backup boot loader. This might be necessary if the device is not operating because of a failed RouterBOOT upgrade. When you have started the device with the backup loader, you can either set RouterOS to to force backup loader in the RouterBOARD settings or have a chance to reinstall the failed RouterBOOT from a ".fwf" file (total of 3 seconds)
- Resetting the RouterOS configuration
Hold this button until the LED light starts flashing, and release the button to reset RouterOS configuration to default.
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- Starting the RouterBOARD in Netinstall mode
Or keep holding the button for 5 more seconds until the LED turns off, then release it to make the RouterBOARD look for Netinstall servers. You can also simply keep the button pressed until the device shows up in the Netinstall program on Windows.
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You can also do the previous three functions without loading the backup loader, simply push the button immediately after you apply power. You might need the assistance of another person to push the button and also plug in the power supply at the same time! |
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Note: hold the button until the LED will start flashing;
3) Release the button to clear the configuration;
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If you wait until the LED stops flashing, and only then release the button - this will instead launch Netinstall mode, to reinstall RouterOS. |
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