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How to Reset the 2wire 2701HG-G

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This guide will take you through the steps on resetting your 2Wire 2701HG-G Qwest router. When you reset your router it returns to it's initial factory defaults. This is completely different than rebooting your router which consists of turning it off and then back on again.

Warning: Do not take this lightly. Resetting your router requires you to reconfigure your router as if you just bought it from the store. Here is a list of some of the things you need to consider:

  • Your router username and password will be restored to the original factory defaults.
  • The WiFi username and password will be reset.
  • Any ISP username and password will need to be re-entered as well. Call your ISP for these if you are unsure.
  • Any additional configurations such as firewall settings or port forwards will need to be re-entered.

Other 2wire 2701HG-G Guides

This is the reset router guide for the 2wire 2701HG-G Qwest. We also have the following guides for the same router:

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First be sure your router is on. Then turn it over so you are looking at the back side of it.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your 2wire 2701HG-G router.

Take the end of a paperclip or small pin and press and hold the red reset button for approximately 10 seconds.

Warning: This erases all of your previous configurations. Do not do this unless you have exhausted all your other troubleshooting options.

Login to the 2wire 2701HG-G

Once you have reset the 2Wire 2701HG-G Qwest router you need to login in using the default username and password. If you need help with this check out our Login Guide for the 2Wire 2701HG-G Qwest.

Change Your Password

After logging into the 2Wire 2701HG-G Qwest router you need to change the router's default password. Check out this Password Guide for some helpful tips.

Tip: We suggest writing this new password down on a post-it note and sticking it the bottom of your router for future reference.

Setup WiFi on the 2Wire 2701HG-G Qwest

When you reset your 2Wire 2701HG-G Qwest it is very important that you also change your wireless password (not the same as the router password). To change this setting go to our How to Setup WiFi on the 2Wire 2701HG-G Qwest guide.

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2wire 2701HG-G Help

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This is the reset router guide for the 2wire 2701HG-G Qwest. We also have the following guides for the same router: