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How to Reset the Actiontec PK5000

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This guide will show you how to reset your Actiontec PK5000 Qwest router. This is not rebooting. Rebooting the router only consists of cycling the power by turning it off and back on again. Resetting the router is more in depth and reverts the router to the original factory settings.

Warning: Resetting the router can cause some problems if you haven't considered the following:

  • The main router password and username will be reset to factory defaults.
  • The WiFi username and password are reset as well.
  • If you use a DSL router (a phone line will be connected to the router in the back) you will lose connection from the Internet if you don't re-enter the ISP username and password. Contact your ISP for further info.
  • All changes you have made to your router such as firewalls and port forwards will be erased.

Other Actiontec PK5000 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Actiontec PK5000 Qwest. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Actiontec PK5000

While your router is on, turn it over so you are looking at the back panel.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Actiontec PK5000 router.

Use a small pin or end of a paperclip to press and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds. The reset process should begin after you release the button.

Warning: Do not unplug or turn off the router during the reset process as this could cause permanent damage.

Don't forget that this will erase everything you have done to personalize this router. Reset the Actiontec PK5000 Qwest router only after you have tried other troubleshooting options.

Login to the Actiontec PK5000

Now that you have finished resetting the Actiontec PK5000 Qwest router you need to login to it to make some changes. Login by following this Login Guide we have created.

Change Your Password

After logging in to the Actiontec PK5000 Qwest router you should change that default router password. The new password can be just about anything you like. If you need help, we have tips in this Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: Take a piece of paper and write this new password down. Then attach it to the bottom of your router.

Setup WiFi on the Actiontec PK5000 Qwest

The last thing we recommend changing right away is the WiFi settings. Sometimes router manufacturers leave the security open as default. This means everyone and their sister can use your Internet if they are in range. Change this right away to WPA2-PSK. We have a great security guide for you to follow called How to Setup WiFi on the Actiontec PK5000 Qwest.

Actiontec PK5000 Help

Be sure to check out our other Actiontec PK5000 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Actiontec PK5000 Qwest. We also have the following guides for the same router: