In this guide we will show you how to reset your 2Wire i3812V router to it's original factory defaults. This is not the same as rebooting your router which is simply turning your router off and then on again in order to cycle the power.
Warning: Resetting your router will remove all your personal settings. Everything you have changed after getting this router will need to be reconfigured.
- The router's main username and password will be reset to the factory default.
- You will need to change your Internet SSID and password as soon as possible for security reasons.
- Your ISP may require a username and password entered before using the Internet. For more details you need to call your Internet Service Provider.
- Any additional settings such as firewalls or port forwards need to be re-entered.
Other 2wire i3812V Guides
This is the reset router guide for the 2wire i3812V. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- 2wire i3812V - How to change the IP Address on a 2wire i3812V router
- 2wire i3812V - 2wire i3812V Login Instructions
- 2wire i3812V - 2wire i3812V User Manual
- 2wire i3812V - Setup WiFi on the 2wire i3812V
- 2wire i3812V - 2wire i3812V Default Password
- 2wire i3812V - Information About the 2wire i3812V Router
- 2wire i3812V - 2wire i3812V Screenshots
Reset the 2wire i3812V
While your 2Wire router is turned on flip it over so you are looking at the upper left side-panel.
Take the end of a pen or small paperclip and press and hold the small red reset button for 10 or more seconds.
Note: This removes all your personal settings you have made to this router. Reset your router only after you have tried all other troubleshooting methods first.
Login to the 2wire i3812V
Now that you have reset your 2Wire i3812V router you need to login to the router using the default username and password. Go ahead and take a look at this Login Guide for instructions.
Change Your Password
Once you have logged into the router you need to change the router's default password. We have a great guide on Choosing a Strong Password if you need it.
Tip: Write this new password down on a piece of paper and attach it to the bottom of your router for future reference.
Setup WiFi on the 2Wire i3812V
Next it is very important that you change your Internet password as well. For details check out our How to Setup WiFi on the 2Wire i3812V guide.
2wire i3812V Help
Be sure to check out our other 2wire i3812V info that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the 2wire i3812V. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- 2wire i3812V - How to change the IP Address on a 2wire i3812V router
- 2wire i3812V - 2wire i3812V Login Instructions
- 2wire i3812V - 2wire i3812V User Manual
- 2wire i3812V - Setup WiFi on the 2wire i3812V
- 2wire i3812V - 2wire i3812V Default Password
- 2wire i3812V - Information About the 2wire i3812V Router
- 2wire i3812V - 2wire i3812V Screenshots