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How to Reset the Arris NVG595

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This guide is covering how to reset the Arris NVG595 ATnT router. Resetting a router is different than rebooting a router. Rebooting refers to cycling the power by turning the device off and back on again. Resetting a router is erasing all of your changes you have made and reverting the device to factory settings.

Warning: Resetting the router shouldn't be done all the time. Resetting the router has consequences. Please consider the following:

  • The router's username and password are reset.
  • The Internet password and SSID/username are reset.
  • If you connect to the Internet using DSL you need to know the ISP username and password. To find out what these are you need to call your ISP or Internet Service Provider.
  • All configurations you have made in the past are erased. Depending on what you have done this could include firewall adjustments, port forwards, or even IP address changes.

Other Arris NVG595 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Arris NVG595 AT&T. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Arris NVG595

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Begin by making sure your Arris NVG595 ATnT router is switched on. Do not unplug or turn off the router during the reset process. Doing so could permanently damage the router.

Now you need to locate the reset button. In this case the reset button is on the back panel. We have circled it in red in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Arris NVG595 router.

Using a pin or unfolded paperclip press and hold the reset button for about 15 seconds.

Remember this is going to erase all your previous configurations. Don't do this until you have tried other troubleshooting methods.

Login to the Arris NVG595

After the reset is complete you need to login using the default username and password. We have found these for you and included them in the Arris NVG595 ATnT Login Guide.

Change Your Password

Now that you have logged into the Arris NVG595 ATnT you need to change the default password. It can be difficult coming up with new passwords. There are some helpful tips for you in our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Setup WiFi on the Arris NVG595 ATnT

The last setting we ask you check is the WiFi security. The security of your network is also going to be reset. Some router companies like to leave the security open as the default. This means you have no security for your network. We strongly recommend making sure the WiFi security is set to WPA2-PSK. We have a guide for you on that subject called How to Setup WiFi on the Arris NVG595 ATnT.

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Arris NVG595 Help

Be sure to check out our other Arris NVG595 info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Arris NVG595 AT&T. We also have the following guides for the same router: