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How to Reset the 2wire 2700HG-E

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This guide will take you through the steps to resetting your 2Wire 2700HG-E router. When resetting your 2Wire 2700HG-E it returns to it's original factory settings. This is different than rebooting your router which only means to turn your router off and then back on again.

Warning: Resetting your router is serious. There are several things you should consider before continuing:

  1. Your router username and password will be reset to the original factory defaults.
  2. The Internet password and username will also be reset (meaning you may need to reconnect all your devices after you have done this).
  3. The ISP information will need to be re-entered. If you are unsure of this step you will need to call your ISP.
  4. All configurations you have previously made to this router will need to be entered again.

Other 2wire 2700HG-E Guides

This is the reset router guide for the 2wire 2700HG-E. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the 2wire 2700HG-E

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While your 2Wire 2700HG-E is turned on, turn it around so you are looking at the back of it.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your 2wire 2700HG-E router.

Now take a pin or the end of a paperclip and press and hold the small red RESET button for around 10 seconds.

Note: This erases all your settings. This should only be done as a last resort after you have tried all other options.

Login to the 2wire 2700HG-E

Now that you have reset your 2Wire 2700HG-E to it's factory defaults you can login using the default password and username. Our Login Guide can help you with this step.

Change Your Password

It is important that after you get logged into the 2Wire 2700HG-E router you should change your router's password. Check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide for great password ideas.

Tip: It's a good idea to write down your new password on a sticky-note and paste it to the bottom of your router for future reference.

Setup WiFi on the 2Wire 2700HG-E

Now you need to setup your WiFi. This has a different password than the router. We highly recommend changing this security password right away. We have instructions on How to Setup WiFi on the 2Wire 2700HG-E you can use.

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2wire 2700HG-E Help

Be sure to check out our other 2wire 2700HG-E info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the 2wire 2700HG-E. We also have the following guides for the same router: