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Reset the Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vn v3

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This guide shows you how to reset your Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vn v3 router to factory default settings. A router reset is very different than a router reboot. A reboot happens every time a router loses power. However, when you reset a router you, return it back to its factory default settings.

Warning: Before you continue, there are a few things you need to know. The following settings in your router will be changed:

  • The router's login and password are reset to factory defaults.
  • Your WiFi login, password, and network name are reset.
  • Any ISP settings saved in your router will be removed. You may have to contact your ISP.
  • All parental controls, firewall settings, and port forwards will be removed.

A router reset should be considered the last resort when you cannot log in to your router any other way. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.

Other Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vn v3 Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vn v3 10.5.8.5 Forthnet. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Recover Password in Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vn v3

Before you resort to doing a full router reset, you may want to try running our Router Password Finder first.

Our Router Password Finder can recover your lost or forgotten router password without doing a full router reset, which can save you lots of time.

Router Password Finder - Automatically Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords

A router reset should be the last thing you try if you are unable to login.

Reset the Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vn v3

Most of the time you can find a small reset button located on either the back or the bottom of a router. A typical reset button looks like this:

Router Reset Button

Your reset button may look different, but usually they are very small. Sometimes the button is under a pinhole, and you 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. The lights on the front of the router should do something different when the reset happens. It is harmless to hold the reset button too long.

Remember, this will totally reset your Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vn v3 router.

Only do this once you have exhausted all other troubleshooting options, such as running our Router Password Finder software, which can recover a lost router password for you.

Login to the Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vn v3

Now that you have finished resetting the router, you need to login to the router interface using the default username and password. You can find all of the information that you need in our MediaAccess TG589vn v3 Login Guide.

Change Your Password

After logging in, you should really change your router's password for added security. Since factory passwords are well known, it's a huge security risk to leave your router set to the default. If you need help coming up with a strong password, check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

Tip: Put your new password on a post-in note and stick it to the bottom of your router.

Other Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vn v3 Guides

If you want additional help with your Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vn v3 be sure to check out some of our other guides.

This is the reset router guide for the Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vn v3 10.5.8.5 Forthnet. We also have the following guides for the same router: