In this guide we will walk you through the process of resetting the Actiontec R1000H FibreOP router. This is not the same thing as a reboot. A reboot is a cycle in the power to the device. You can do this by unplugging it and plugging it back in. A reset erases all your personalized settings and returns everything back to the factory defaults.
Warning: Resetting a router is a big step. You need to fully reconfigure the device afterwards. Some of the settings that need to be changed after a reset are:
- The router's login username and password.
- The router's Wi-Fi SSID/network name and password.
- If this is a DSL router, you need to re-enter the ISP (Internet Service Provider) username and password. Call your ISP for these details.
- Any port forwarding, scheduling, or IP addresses you have changed.
Other Actiontec R1000H Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Actiontec R1000H FibreOP. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Actiontec R1000H - How to change the IP Address on a Actiontec R1000H router
- Actiontec R1000H - Actiontec R1000H Login Instructions
- Actiontec R1000H - Actiontec R1000H Port Forwarding Instructions
- Actiontec R1000H - How to change the DNS settings on a Actiontec R1000H router
- Actiontec R1000H - Setup WiFi on the Actiontec R1000H
- Actiontec R1000H - How to Reset the Actiontec R1000H
- Actiontec R1000H - Information About the Actiontec R1000H Router
- Actiontec R1000H - Actiontec R1000H Screenshots
Reset the Actiontec R1000H
Turn your router around and look at the back panel. You should see a tiny recessed reset button like this:
While the router is on, take a straightened paperclip and press down on the reset button for about 5 seconds. This starts the reset process which can take several minutes to complete.
Warning: Do not unplug or turn off the router during the reset process. Doing so can cause permanent damage to the device.
Make sure you have exhausted all your other options before you decide to reset this router. Remember it will erase all the settings you have changed.
Login to the Actiontec R1000H
After the reset is complete you should login to the router user interface. To do this you need to use the default values.
Actiontec R1000H FibreOP Login Guide
Change Your Password
After you have logged into the Actiontec R1000H FibreOP router you should change those default values.
Choosing a Strong Password
Setup WiFi on the Actiontec R1000H FibreOP
Don't forget any other settings you have changed in the past. One that is often overlooked is the security. Some routers leave have no security at all by default. Change this immediately.
How to Setup WiFi on the Actiontec R1000H FibreOP
Actiontec R1000H Help
Be sure to check out our other Actiontec R1000H info that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the Actiontec R1000H FibreOP. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Actiontec R1000H - How to change the IP Address on a Actiontec R1000H router
- Actiontec R1000H - Actiontec R1000H Login Instructions
- Actiontec R1000H - Actiontec R1000H Port Forwarding Instructions
- Actiontec R1000H - How to change the DNS settings on a Actiontec R1000H router
- Actiontec R1000H - Setup WiFi on the Actiontec R1000H
- Actiontec R1000H - How to Reset the Actiontec R1000H
- Actiontec R1000H - Information About the Actiontec R1000H Router
- Actiontec R1000H - Actiontec R1000H Screenshots