When you reset your Actiontec GT784WNV settings, remember your default SSID and network encryption key is also restored. If you have a home network, you must reconfigure your Actiontec GT784WNV to match the previous settings that were assigned to all the other devices on your wireless network. Otherwise, no other network devices will be recognized.
Note: The Actiontec GT784WNV security screens and prompts may vary slightly from these directions depending on when you purchased your gateway and the firmware loaded onto it.
To reset your Actiontec GT784WNV to factory default settings:
- Open your web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address field
- Enter your username and password and click Continue. (Note: Your default username is admin if you didn't change it when you configured your network)
- From the top navigation, select Utilities
- From the modem utilities navigation, select Restore Defaults
- From this screen, you can restore the gateway’s wireless settings, firewall settings or all settings to their factory default state
- Press the appropriate button to restore your settings. During this process, the gateway’s power light will flash and the gateway is disabled until after rebooting. Your Actiontec GT784WNV will now use the default settings for the network configuration
If you’re unable to access the router’s internal interface, perform the following steps: using a paperclip, press in and hold the reset button for 15 seconds. After 15 seconds, release the reset button and turn the power off to the router. Leave the power off for 20 seconds before turning it back on.
Learn more about resetting your router to factory default settings.