You must be facing this problem due to some abrupt settings. The best solution to end this problem is resetting your device which will indeed improve your performance.
If you wish to change your password of the Arris account then you are free to do so. If you want to disable any settings you can do that too. But for doing all this you need something i.e. Arris account from which you are able to gain access to the login gateway. Without that, you cannot perform any changes.
From this guide, you will be able to reset your Arris account by using the reset button and by using Web Interface. To make the following settings changes in your device all you need is 3 things:
- An Arris router or modem
- Ethernet connection or Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Any thin tool like a paperclip or pen (to push the reset button).
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Arris Login Steps
The very important step is to log in to the Arris account to make the changes. Below the steps will help you to reset your Arris account.
Step 1 – Connect To The Arris Network
Before setting up the router it is important that you are connected to its network. With the help of an ethernet cable or a Wi-Fi connection, you can reach the setup pages of the Arris router. Connect using a wired or wireless connection to your phone or computer.
If you forgot the Arris password then it is better to use Ethernet cable. If you wish to use a Wi-Fi connection then locate your SSID (Network Name) and Wi-Fi key and connect to that network on your device. If you are unaware of these values, don’t worry you can locate them on the sticker printed on the front or side of the router.
Now, go to the web browser, and in the search bar enter the IP address of the router. There might be many possible IP addresses for different routing models. The most common router IP address is 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.254. Just type the links in the search bar and hit Enter:
http://192.168.0.1
http://192.168.1.254
Step 3 – Enter The Default Login Information
For login enter your username and password, you will find these details on the sticker of the router. If you lost the sticker then need not worry. Moreover, there is a list of the Arris where you can find the default password and username for different router models below. Enter the proper password and username then click on Enter.
How to Reset Arris Routers
Resetting Arris routers will make all your changed settings to the default version. It is very easy to reset routers using Arris. You can reset the Arris router with the help of two methods:
Using the Reset Button
Using the Web Interface
Below we will guide you on how to use those two methods. Follow them then you can reset your Arris router.
Using the Reset Button
You can use the reset button which is present at the bottom of the device. Go through the manual if you are unable to find the reset button. The manual has everything from the Arris login, Arris router reset procedures to the position of the reset button.
Step 1: Firstly, check for the reset button on the bottom of the device. Search online if you can’t find the router model.
Step 2: Next, when you found the reset button, you have to press it and hold it for a minimum of 15 seconds. Wait till the reset process completes and you are done.
Try the next method for resetting the Arris router if this method doesn’t work for you.
Using the Web Interface
Another way of resetting the Arris router is by using the web interface. It is not easy to just pressing the reset button.
Step 1: Firstly, with the help of the IP address of the router login into the Arris router.
Step 2: Secondly, go to the interface labeled Utilities. It might differ according to your model.
Step 3: Next, move on to the factory reset option and reset the device to default settings.
Step 4: Lastly, let the reset changes take place now.
Configuring Your Arris Router
You can make the following changes once you logged into the Arris router. It is better to note down the current settings in case if you mess up.
What if the router stops working after you modify the settings?
The above two methods will always help you to reset the router settings if you make any mistakes. While making changes you somehow lost connection to the Arris network then the only solution is to reset your device.
Conclusion
Resetting your device will always help you if anything goes wrong. Restoring to the factory version is the best option you can do. Just reset your device with any two methods according to your choice and you are good to go.
