How to hard reset 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 hard reset Deco M5 - Default Login & Password

How to hard reset (factory reset) Deco M5 :

You can hard reset your Deco M5 with ways bellow
Use 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.
Use 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.

Deco M5 default Login & Password, factory settings :

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

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

How to hard reset TP-Link WiFi router