Setup Router logo in white Setup router name logo in white
Get Software

How to Reset the Actiontec T3200

Thumbnail image of Setup Router Staff
Setup Router Staff
(Last Updated: ) | Reading Time: 3 minutes

Here I will show you how to reset a Actiontec T3200 Windstream router. This is not the same thing as a reboot. A reboot is a cycle in the router's power. All you do is turn it off and back on again and you have rebooted the router. A reset erases all personalized settings and returns the router to how it was from the factory.

Warning: Resetting a router is a big step. You need to fully reconfigure the device afterwards. Some of the settings that need to be changed after a reset are:

  • The router's login username and password.
  • The router's Wi-Fi SSID/network name and password.
  • If this is a DSL router, you need to re-enter the ISP (Internet Service Provider) username and password. Call your ISP for these details.
  • Any port forwarding, scheduling, or IP addresses you have changed.

Other Actiontec T3200 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Actiontec T3200 WST3K-31.164L.05 Windstream. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Actiontec T3200

Use a VPN Instead

Have you considered using a VPN instead of forwarding a port? For most users, a VPN is a much simpler and more secure choice than forwarding a port.

We use and recommend NordVPN because not only is it the fastest VPN, it includes a new feature called Meshnet that makes forwarding a port no longer necessary for most applications. With NordVPN Meshnet, you can connect to your devices from anywhere in the world, completely secure, over a highly encrypted VPN tunnel.

When shopping for a VPN, make sure that they meet the following criteria:

  • Your VPN provider should have a no-logs policy. This means that they do not keep any logs of any kind.
  • Make sure that your VPN provider has lots of exit nodes all around the world.
  • Check that your VPN will not affect your speed.
  • Verify that your VPN provider uses WireGuard as the underlying protocol.
  • Many people prefer a VPN provider that is not based in the United States.

This is the list of requirements that we used when we were shopping around for a VPN provider. There are lots of free, shady VPN providers out there that we looked at and dismissed.

Based in Panama, using diskless servers, and with over 6,100 servers in 61 countries, we can safely say that NordVPN satisfies all of these requirements.

NordVPN is the fastest VPN!

Once you've set up your NordVPN account on multiple computers and enabled Meshnet, you can seamlessly access all of your devices as if they were on the same network. You don't even have to log in to your router. It's very simple.

Every time you click on one of our affiliate links, such as NordVPN, we get a little kickback for introducing you to the service. Think of us as your VPN wingman.

Turn the Actiontec T3200 Windstream router around and look at the back panel. You should see a tiny recessed button labeled reset like this:

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Actiontec T3200 router.

While the router is on, take a straightened paperclip and press down on this tiny button for about 10 seconds. This begins the reset process which can take several minutes or more to complete.

Warning: Do not unplug or turn off the router during the reset process. Doing so can cause permanent damage to the device.

We strongly recommend trying other troubleshooting methods before you decide to reset the Actiontec T3200 Windstream router.

Login to the Actiontec T3200

When logging into the Actiontec T3200 Windstream router after a reset is done, you need to use the default username and password. If you are not sure what these are use our Actiontec T3200 Windstream Login Guide to help you.

Change Your Password

After you have logged in to the router using the default values it is important that you change the username and password for security reasons. For help coming up with a good password use our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: One way to avoid losing this password is to write it down on a sticky note and attach it to the bottom of the router for next time.

Setup WiFi on the Actiontec T3200 Windstream

Don't forget to reconfigure the WiFi settings as well. Use our Actiontec T3200 Windstream WiFi Instructions to help you with that.

Don't forget to sign up for NordVPN's promo deal before it's gone.

NordVPN faster than ever deal!

You might notice that most of our site doesn't have ads on it. This is because we use partnerships with companies like NordVPN to keep the site running. Thank you for supporting us by using our referral links.

Actiontec T3200 Help

Be sure to check out our other Actiontec T3200 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Actiontec T3200 WST3K-31.164L.05 Windstream. We also have the following guides for the same router: