How to factory reset ASUS PL-N12 router – Default Login & Password

The ASUS PL-N12 router has 300mbps WiFi, 2 100mbps ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the ASUS 300Mbps Wi-Fi HomePlug AV500 Powerline Adapter.
How to factory reset ASUS PL-N12 - Default Login & Password

ASUS PL-N12 default Password , Login & Gateway settings :

Default Gateway IP: http://ap.asus.com
Default username: admin
Default password: admin
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default DNS server: http://ap.asus.com

How to factory reset (hard reset) ASUS PL-N12 :

You can factory reset your ASUS PL-N12 in the following way(s)
Through the web-interface
Open your browser and navigate to the default gateway ip (see default settings below)
Sign in to the web-interface with the username and password you have selected, or try the defaulr username and password (see default settings below)
Under the advanced settings menu, select administration
Find the link ” Restore/Save/Upload Setting
Beside Factory default click on Restore
If prompted, click ok
With the reset button on the router
Locate the reset button on the backside of your unit
with a sharp object, e.g. a paperclip or pencil, press and hold the reset button for 5s or until the power led starts flashing

How to login to the ASUS PL-N12 :

Make sure you are connected to the router’s network, either by Wi-Fi or ethernet cable.
Open your browser and visit
http://ap.asus.com
You should be prompted with a login dialogue.
Enter the username: admin
and the password admin
You will now be logged in. If you haven’t yet changed the defaul password, we recommend that you change it first
thing you do after logging in.

ASUS PL-N12 router specifications :

System specs
CPU: 560 MHz
RAM: n/a
Flash: n/a
Custom firmwares: None
Connectivity
WiFi: 300mbps (bgn)
WiFi bands
n/a
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN
None
ETH
2 x 100mbps ports
USB-ports: 0
PL-N12 Firmwares
Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more
secure
from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider
flashing
an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly
increase
the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the ASUS PL-N12
ASUS stock firmware for the PL-N12
Stock firmwares for the PL-N12 are available under the download section on the
modem’s
support page. You can also refer
to the router’s manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.