How to factory reset TP-LINK Archer CR500 v1.x router – Default Login & Password

The TP-LINK Archer CR500 v1.x router has Gigabit WiFi, 4 Gigabit ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports. It has a total combined WiFi throughput of 1200 Mpbs.
It is also known as the TP-LINK AC1200 Wireless Dual Band DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router.
How to factory reset TP-LINK Archer CR500 v1.x - Default Login & Password

TP-LINK Archer CR500 v1.x default Password , Login & Gateway settings :

If you have performed a reset of your Archer CR500 v1.x device or not changed the defaults, you
should
be able to access it with the following settings
Default Network name (SSID): TP-LINK_XXXX,TP-LINK_XXXX_5G
Default username: admin
Default password: admin
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

How to factory reset (hard reset) TP-LINK Archer CR500 v1.x :

You can factory reset your TP-LINK Archer CR500 v1.x in the following way(s)
Through the web interface
Open a browser and navigate to the web interface of the router (see default settings below)
In the menu look for System tools and under there find the Factory defaults option
On the Factory defaults page click on the Restore button to perform the reset.
With the RESET/WPS button
Have the unit powered on
Press and hold the reset (sometimes reset/WPS) button for 10 seconds with a paperclip or other sharp object.
When the SYS led start blinking quickly release the reset button and wait for router to boot back up.

TP-LINK Archer CR500 v1.x router specifications :

System specs
CPU: n/a
RAM: 256 MiB
Flash: 16 MiB
Custom firmwares: None
Connectivity
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands
2.4GHz & 5GHz
WiFi throughput: 1200 Mpbs
WAN
None
ETH
4 x Gigabit ports
USB-ports: 0
Archer CR500 v1.x 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 TP-LINK Archer CR500 v1.x
TP-LINK stock firmware for the Archer CR500 v1.x
Stock firmwares for the Archer CR500 v1.x 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.