How to Restore My Xfinity Modem
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Introduction
You may need to reset your router if you forgot the router's password, or due to a troubleshooting process.
Resetting your router will clear all your home networking settings and will change all of your settings back to the defaults.
1 Factory Reset
- Open your browser and type 10.0.0.1 in the address bar.
- You will be presented with a login screen. Type in the default username "admin" and the password will be "password" - then click LOGIN.
- Click on (1) Troubleshooting, click on (2) Reset/Restore Gateway. Then click on (3) Restore Factory Settings.
? Were you able to factory reset your gateway?
You may need to reset your router if you forgot the router's password, or due to a troubleshooting process.
Resetting your router will clear all your home networking settings and will change all of your settings back to the defaults.
- Open your browser and type 10.0.0.1 in the address bar.
- You will be presented with a login screen. Type in the default username "admin" and the password will be "password" - then click LOGIN.
- Click on (1) Troubleshooting, click on (2) Reset/Restore Gateway. Then click on (3) Restore Factory Settings.
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You can factory reset your Comcast Gateway by using a paperclip or similar object.
- On the back of the gateway device, locate the reset pinhole. Using a small object, press and hold the reset button for at least 30 seconds.
- Once 30 seconds has passed, release the button. Your gateway device will begin booting up while performing a factory reset.