@Dirk68 When doing a backup the local admin password would be backed up too. So your only option is to using the TP-Link ID login if you don't want to reset the device.

@Dirk68 That's correct. Password recovery should be configured when you remember your local admin password. You have to reset the device in order to change it.

@Dirk68 If you forgot your TP-Link ID (e-mail address) password this can be emailed to you using the "Forgot password" option. But I don't believe you can change your forgotten local admin password...

@Maricaban Your modem router is most probably vx420-g2h. This model is provided by the ISPs. The best approach to get help on your issue is to contact your ISP.

@donkey_man Use this guide to unbrick your router. If that doesn't work for you, use this video.

@JiFi Here's a thread on the same matter. I think that these routers can be used to connect to your hotspot. (using either WISP mode, RE mode or WDS feature). You should bare in mind that if your...