RE705X

The TP-LINK RE705X router has Gigabit WiFi, 1 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.

Quick links:
Default password/Login

RE705X router specifications (specs)

System specs
CPU: 1.5 GHz
RAM: n/a
Flash: n/a
Custom firmwares: None

Connectivity
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac+ax)
WiFi bands: n/a
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: None
ETH: 1 x N/A port
USB-ports: 0

Hard reset instructions for TP-LINK RE705X

If your RE705X router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not being responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your TP-LINK RE705X in the following way(s):

Through the web interface

Open a browser and navigate to the web interface of the router (check 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.

Withe 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.

The 30-30-30 reset

If the above instructions don't work you can always try the 30-30-30 reset as follows:

When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.

This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.

Note: It is worth reading more about how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and considerations are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.

Default factory settings for TP-LINK RE705X

If you have performed a reset of your RE705X device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:

Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.