How to hard reset M53 router – Default Login & Password

The TP-LINK M53 router has Gigabit WiFi, 1 Gigabit ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports. It has a total combined WiFi throughput of 1300 Mpbs.
How to hard reset M53 - Default Login & Password

How to hard reset (factory reset) M53 :

You can hard reset your M53 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.

M53 default Login & Password, factory settings :

If you have performed a reset of your M53 device or not changed the defaults, you
should
be able to access it with the following settings
Default Network name (SSID): TP-Link_XXXX
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

M53 router specifications :

System specs
CPU: 717 MHz
RAM: 256 MiB
Flash: 32 MiB
Custom firmwares: None
Connectivity
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands
n/a
WiFi throughput: 1300 Mpbs
WAN
1 x Gigabit port
ETH
1 x Gigabit port
USB-ports: 0

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