Selling old router - Is a factory reset enough?

[clankfu32]

I'm actually returning a complimentary Asus router that Sprint gave me but this applies to routers being sold to private parties as well.

Is a factory reset enough to make sure the new owner isn't able to retrieve my SSID and passwords? Or do I need to a more thorough wipe to be safe?

Asking because I'd like to use the same SSID and passwords on my new router.

 

[DeadlyDays]

If they are good enough to recover data after a factory reset from a consumer router, then you are already in trouble.

So yea, should be enough.

 

[jsmithepa]

Unless you are selling it to you neighbor, who cares if the new owner uses you SSID across town? SSID is only locally significant. But same answer, Good Enuff.

 

[USAFRet]

1. Yes, resetting it to the factory config is enough
2. Your SSID exists in about a 500 meter radius from your house

 

[clankfu32]

Thanks guys.