How to factory reset TP-LINK Deco M5 router – Default Login & Password

The TP-LINK Deco M5 router has Gigabit WiFi, 1 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports. It has a total combined WiFi throughput of 1300 Mpbs.
It is also known as the TP-LINK AC1300 Whole Home Wi-Fi System. It also supports custom firmwares like: LEDE Project
How to factory reset TP-LINK Deco M5 - Default Login & Password

TP-LINK Deco M5 default Password , Login & Gateway settings :

Default Gateway IP: 192.168.1.1
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default DNS server: 192.168.1.1

How to factory reset (hard reset) TP-LINK Deco M5 :

You can factory reset your TP-LINK Deco M5 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 Deco M5 router specifications :

System specs
CPU: 717 MHz
RAM: 256 MiB
Flash: 32 MiB
Custom firmwares: LEDE Project
Connectivity
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands
2.4GHz & 5GHz
WiFi throughput: 1300 Mpbs
WAN
1 x N/A port
ETH
1 x N/A port
USB-ports: 0
Deco M5 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 Deco M5
Flashing LEDE Project on the Deco M5
The TP-LINK Deco M5 is also supported by the LEDE Project.
To install LEDE aquire the correct firmware from their
Firmware downloads page and
then follow the instructions on their
Quick Start Guide
Note: Make sure to read the LEDE wikis carefully before flashing.