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How to Reset the Actiontec V1000H

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This guide will cover how to reset the Actiontec V1000H v31.30L.33 router to factory defaults. Resetting the router is not the same as rebooting the router. Rebooting is simply cycling the power by turning it off and back on again. Resetting is more involved and reverts all the setting back to how they were from the factory.

Warning: Resetting the router is not something that should be done often. If you need to reset the router there are a few things that you should consider first.

  • The router's main username and password are reset.
  • The WiFi username and password are reset to factory defaults.
  • If you use a DSL connection you will need to re-enter the ISP (Internet Service Provider) username and password. If you are unsure of these details, call your ISP.
  • Finally, everything you have done to this router to personalize it will be erased. This includes firewalls, port forwards, and even IP address changes.

Other Actiontec V1000H Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Actiontec V1000H v31.30L.33. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Actiontec V1000H

Do not turn off or unplug the router during the reset process as that could cause permanent damage to the router.

Look at the back panel and locate the reset button. (Circled in red in the image below.)

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Actiontec V1000H router.

Using a pin or unfolded paperclip press and hold the reset button for approximately 10 seconds. Once you let go of the button the reset process should begin. The lights on the front go out and then begin to flash. When the power indicator is glowing steadily the process should be over.

Don't forget that this will erase everything you have done to this router to personalize it. Make sure you have tried other troubleshooting techniques first.

Login to the Actiontec V1000H

After resetting the Actiontec V1000H v31.30L.33 router you need to login to it using the default username and password. These can usually be found in the router's user manual. We have them included in our Actiontec V1000H v31.30L.33 Login Guides for your convenience.

Change Your Password

Once you have logged into the Actiontec V1000H v31.30L.33 router you really should change the password. This can be anything you want it to be. If you need help coming up with a strong password that easy to remember you can take a look at this Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: Write this new password down on a piece of paper and attach it to the bottom of the router.

Setup WiFi on the Actiontec V1000H v31.30L.33

The last thing we recommend you change right away is the WiFi security level. Some routers have a security setting of open or disabled as the default setting. This means everyone can use your Internet with or without your permission. Change your WiFi security method to WPA2-PSK. If you need help check out this How to Setup WiFi on the Actiontec V1000H v31.30L.33 guide.

Actiontec V1000H Help

Be sure to check out our other Actiontec V1000H info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Actiontec V1000H v31.30L.33. We also have the following guides for the same router: