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8 Support
DMS3-CTC-25-281 v2.0
8.4 Reset to factory defaults
Resetting your TG788v v3
If at some point you can no longer connect to the TG788v v3 or you want to make a fresh install, it may be useful to perform
a reset to factory defaults.
Methods
You can choose between:
•
Resetting the TG788v v3 via the web interface
•
Reset the TG788v v3 via the Reset button
Resetting the TG788v v3 via the web interface
Proceed as follows:
1
Browse to the
.
For more information, see
“4.1.1 Accessing the TG788v v3 web interface from your local network” on page 33
2
Click
Gateway
. The
Gateway
page appears.
3
Click
Reset
.
4
The TG788v v3 restores the factory default configuration and restarts.
Reset the TG788v v3 via the Reset button
Proceed as follows:
1
Make sure the TG788v v3 is turned on.
2
Push the
Reset
button for at least 7 seconds and then release it.
3
The TG788v v3 restarts.
Restore your settings
If you previously backed up your configuration, you can now restore this configuration on your TG788v v3.
For more information, see
“4.4 Backing up/restoring your configuration” on page 56
A reset to factory default settings deletes all configuration changes you made. Therefore, after the reset a
reconfiguration of your TG788v v3 will be needed.
Also your wireless clients will have to be re-associated, as described in
“3 Wireless networking” on page 22
Your system administrator may have disabled the physical reset button of the TG788v v3. In this case, a hardware
reset to defaults is not possible.
Reset