This guide will take you through the steps on how to reset your 2Wire 3801HGV router. Doing this returns your router to its original default settings. This is completely different than rebooting which simply means to cycle the power by turning it off and then back on again.
Warning: Resetting your router should only be done after all other options have been tried. The following is a partial list of the things that will be changed when you reset your router.
- The router's main username and password will return to the original factory default.
- Your Internet username and password will be reset.
- Any ISP usernames or passwords you entered will need to be entered again. If you are unsure of your Internet Service Providers username and password you will need to call them.
- Any other configurations such as firewalls or port forwarding will need to be re-entered.
Other 2wire 3801HGV Guides
This is the reset router guide for the 2wire 3801HGV. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- 2wire 3801HGV - How to change the IP Address on a 2wire 3801HGV router
- 2wire 3801HGV - 2wire 3801HGV Login Instructions
- 2wire 3801HGV - 2wire 3801HGV User Manual
- 2wire 3801HGV - Setup WiFi on the 2wire 3801HGV
- 2wire 3801HGV - 2wire 3801HGV Default Password
- 2wire 3801HGV - Information About the 2wire 3801HGV Router
- 2wire 3801HGV - 2wire 3801HGV Screenshots
Reset the 2wire 3801HGV
With your 2Wire 3801HGV router turned on flip it over so you are looking at the back of it.
Take the end of a paperclip or other small object and press the small red button labeled RESET for approximately 10 seconds.
Note: This WILL erase all of your previously configured settings. This should not be done until all other troubleshooting options have been tried.
Login to the 2wire 3801HGV
You should now have a factory default 2Wire 3801HGV router in front of you. You can now login using the default username and router the 2Wire came with. Our Login Guide can help you if you need it.
Change Your Password
After logging in you should change your router's main password to something you create. If you need help coming up with a good password check out this Choosing a Strong Password guide.
Tip: Write this password on a post-it note and attach it to the bottom of the router for next time you need to access your router's configuration pages.
Setup WiFi on the 2Wire 3801HGV
Since you have reset your router to it's factory default settings it is an extremely good idea to change your Internet password as soon as possible. For instructions on how to do this check out our How to Setup WiFi on the 2Wire 3801HGV guide.
2wire 3801HGV Help
Be sure to check out our other 2wire 3801HGV info that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the 2wire 3801HGV. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- 2wire 3801HGV - How to change the IP Address on a 2wire 3801HGV router
- 2wire 3801HGV - 2wire 3801HGV Login Instructions
- 2wire 3801HGV - 2wire 3801HGV User Manual
- 2wire 3801HGV - Setup WiFi on the 2wire 3801HGV
- 2wire 3801HGV - 2wire 3801HGV Default Password
- 2wire 3801HGV - Information About the 2wire 3801HGV Router
- 2wire 3801HGV - 2wire 3801HGV Screenshots