This guide shows you how to reset your Hitron Technologies CGNV2 router to factory default settings. This is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. Every time your router loses power it reboots. This is different from a reset because a reset completely erases all settings from the router.
Warning: Before you continue, there are a few things you need to know. The following settings will be changed in your router:
- The router's login and password are reset.
- All WiFi login information and network names are reset.
- Your ISP settings are reset, which means you will have to contact your ISP to get them back.
- All parental controls, firewall settings, and port forwards will be removed.
Resetting your router should be considered the last step. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other Hitron Technologies CGNV2 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Hitron Technologies CGNV2 3.1.2.85. We also have the following guides for the same router:
Recover Password in Hitron Technologies CGNV2
If you are resetting your router because you forgot your router password, then you should try running our Router Password Finder first.
Router Password Finder can save you a ton of time by recovering your lost or forgotten router password instead of doing a full router reset.
Router Password Finder - Lost or Forgotten Router Password Recovery Tool
Do not do a full router reset until after you have tried every other option to log in to your router.
Reset the Hitron Technologies CGNV2
Usually there is a reset button located on the back or bottom of a router. A typical reset button looks like this:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. If you find a pinhole on the back of the router then that may be the reset button. You will need a paper clip to push it.
Hold the reset button down for about 10 seconds while watching the lights on the front of your router. You should notice that the blinking pattern of the lights on the front of the router changes after a few seconds. You can hold the button down as long as you like, it will not hurt anything.
Remember, this will erase everything you have previously done to this Hitron Technologies CGNV2 router.
Be sure to only reset your router if you have tried everything else, such as running our Router Password Finder software, which can find your lost or forgotten router password for you.
Login to the Hitron Technologies CGNV2
Once the reset is complete, you need to login to your router using the default IP address, username, and password. You can follow the CGNV2 Login Guide to find everything that you need to log in.
Change Your Password
You need to change your router's default password after you log in for the first time. It is a huge security risk to leave your router's password set to the factory default. You can follow our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you pick a solid password for your router.
Tip: Put your new password on a post-in note and stick it to the bottom of your router.
Other Hitron Technologies CGNV2 Guides
Here are some of our other Hitron Technologies CGNV2 guides that you might be interested in.
This is the reset router guide for the Hitron Technologies CGNV2 3.1.2.85. We also have the following guides for the same router: