Factory Reset TP-Link XC220 GPON ONT

How to Factory Reset TP-Link XC220 GPON ONT If Password Forget?

Factory Reset TP-Link Xpon fiber ONT if you forget your password and are unable to access settings to change WiFi or other configurations. TPLink XC220 dual-band Gigabit fiber ONT up to 1200 Mbps WIFI speed and Gigabit wired LAN port speed for wired devices.

Making factory reset TPlink FTTH ONT possible with the login method as well as using the reset button without the login web interface. Although making ONT factory reset erases all configurations so you need to configure again as per your internet connection.

The factory reset option is a way to restore ONT modem settings to the default modem and is useful if you forget the login password and are unable to access settings. Also making a router factory reset fixes many bugs that come due to non-maintenance and non-stop running modem so it required a refresh command that you can use with making a modem factory reset.

There are two ways to factory reset the TP-Link Xc220 voip Xpon fiber ONT device using soft reset you need to login to ONU settings to access the reset option and the second method Hard reset using a reset button that does not require any login. Before making a reset ONT make sure you have internet settings details to configure again after restoring default settings.

Factory Reset NetLink FTTH ONT/ONU

How to Save configuration Backup before making a Reset?

It is the smart way to download the configuration backup file before resetting ONT reset to save your time for manual configuration again. You can only download the config file if you have login settings and are able to access the modem web interface. Follow the steps to download the configuration backup.

Connect XC220 FTTH ONU modem using a WIFI or Wired connection from a PC/Laptop or Mobile device.
Open a web browser and access Xc220 ONT login IP 192.168.1.1 or http://tplinkmodem.net to the URL bar.
Use the Login Password and username you have configured during the first-time login.
Go to the Advance tab from the top menu after login into settings.
Advanced- System Tools
System tools- Backup & Restore
Press backup button to download a configuration file and save it to the drive.

TP-Link XC220 VOIP GPON ONT Factory reset from Settings

Once you saved the configuration backup file to your drive now you can factory reset the ONT device using soft reset from settings. Follow the steps below to reset ONT from the web interface.

Connect ONT using WIFI or Wired LAN connection from a computer/Laptop or Mobile.
Open web browser and access 192.168.1.1 and use the login password you have configured for admin login.
Go to Advanced Tab from the top menu.
Advanced – System tools
System Tools- Backup & Restore
Factory Restore -> Select “restore GPON settings to factory default”
Press yes to access factory reset and wait until the modem restores to default settings.

If you forget the ONT login password and can’t login settings then you can use the hard reset method to restore the configuration to factory mode and setup your ONT modem again.

Login SyroTech GPON EPON OLT -192.168.8.100

How to Hard reset TP-Link XC220 GPON ONT if the Password is Forget?

The hard reset method is a failsafe method to gain router settings access again if you lost after forgetting the login password and are locked out. In the Hard reset method, you don’t get the choice to download the configuration back file so if you already saved the configuration during the first time setup then that will be helpful for you to set up the ONU router again. Follow the steps to reset the ONT modem using the reset switch.

Turn ON TP_Link XC220 VOIP ONT to the DC adapter as comes with the device package.
Find a small tinny reset hole beside the Ethernet port.
Use a toothpick or needle to press the reset button using the reset hole.
Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds and release.
After executing the reset command ONT modem will automatically turn off and turn ON again.
It takes a few minutes to restore the default configuration and after restarting finish, you can access ONT using default settings.
Default Login IP address printed to modem sticker and quick user manual included with device first time.
Follow the steps to log in to ONT again and restore the configuration file or setup manually.

Final Words

Resetting the Fiber ONT modem is a simple method to get access if you forget your Login password or are unable to change the wireless name and password. If you have any other brand model ONT that using with TP-Link GPON OLT device then you can also use this reset manual to restore settings of different brand FTTH GPON or EPON ONU devices.