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How to Reset the Actiontec GT784WNV

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Have you been unable to login to the Actiontec GT784WNV MTS router. Have you tried everything? Don't give up and toss the router out the window quite yet.

In this guide I will be showing you how to reset the Actiontec GT784WNV MTS router. This is not the same thing as a reboot. When you reboot a router you simply cycle the power to the device. This is done by unplugging the router, waiting about 30 seconds and then turning it back on. On the other hand, when you reset the router you erase all the changed settings and revert them all to the original factory defaults.

Warning: All of the settings you have changed in the past will be erased. These include:

  • The router interface username and password.
  • The WiFi username and password.
  • If this is a DSL router, you need to re-enter the ISP (Internet Service Provider) username and password. You will need to call your ISP for this information.
  • Other settings such as port forwards, IP address changes, and wireless schedules are erased as well.

Other Actiontec GT784WNV Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Actiontec GT784WNV MTS. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Actiontec GT784WNV

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After you have decided that you need to reset the Actiontec GT784WNV MTS router you need to find the reset button on the device itself. The Actiontec GT784WNV MTS reset button is located on the back panel. I have circled it for you in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Actiontec GT784WNV router.

Take an unfolded paperclip and press down on the reset button for approximately 10 seconds. This starts the reset process which can take several minutes or longer to complete.

Warning: Be patient, DO NOT unplug or turn off the router during the reset process. Doing so can and probably will cause permanent damage to the device.

I strongly recommend exhausting all other troubleshooting options before you decide you need to reset the Actiontec GT784WNV MTS router.

Login to the Actiontec GT784WNV

After the reset is complete, you need to login using the factory default values. Follow the directions on our Actiontec GT784WNV MTS Login Guide.

Change Your Password

Now that you are logged in, you should change the router interface username and password. To help you create a strong password we have a page titled Choosing a Strong Password.

Tip: One way to avoid the loss of this password is to write it down on a slip of paper and stick it to the bottom of the router.

Setup WiFi on the Actiontec GT784WNV MTS

Since all the settings were reverted back to factory defaults you need to make sure the security is still at full strength. Some router manufactures leave the router with no security by default.

Follow my guide titled How to Setup WiFi on the Actiontec GT784WNV MTS.

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This is the reset router guide for the Actiontec GT784WNV MTS. We also have the following guides for the same router: