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How to Reset the Arris SBG6700-AC

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In this guide I will cover how to reset the Arris SBG6700-AC router to factory defaults. This is not the same thing as rebooting the router which simply means you are turning the router off and back on again. Resetting a router is almost as easy but has more consequences.

Warning: Resetting this router will erase everything you have ever done to the router. Please consider the following before continuing.

  • The router username and password are reset.
  • The WiFi username and password are reset.
  • If you use a DSL connection you will need to re-enter the ISP (Internet Service Provider) username and password to connect back up to the Internet. Call your ISP for this information.
  • All configurations you have made are erased. Depending on what you have done this could include port forwards, IP address changes, or even firewall settings.

Other Arris SBG6700-AC Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Arris SBG6700-AC. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Arris SBG6700-AC

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First be sure to leave your Arris SBG6700-AC router on during the entire reset process. If you turn it off or unplug the router you could damage the router permanently.

Now locate the reset button. Typically this is found on the back panel. We have circled the location of the Arris SBG6700-AC reset button in the image below.

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Arris SBG6700-AC router.

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

Remember that this reset is going to erase everything you have done to your router. Make sure you have tried other troubleshooting methods first.

Login to the Arris SBG6700-AC

Now that you have finished resetting the Arris SBG6700-AC router you should login using the default username and password. We have found these for you and included them in the Arris SBG6700-AC Login Guide.

Change Your Password

You should now be logged in. It's now a good idea to change the default password. This can be anything you like but there are some guidelines you could follow to make this a strong password. Check out this Choosing a Strong Password guide for helpful hints.

Setup WiFi on the Arris SBG6700-AC

The last setting you need to check is the WiFi security. There are some router manufacturers that leave the network security disabled. This means that you don't have security. We highly recommend changing this to WPA2-PSK. For instructions we have created a How to Setup WiFi on the Arris SBG6700-AC guide.

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Arris SBG6700-AC Help

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This is the reset router guide for the Arris SBG6700-AC. We also have the following guides for the same router: