If you rent an Xfinity XB2 or XB3 Gateway and need to factory reset it, follow these steps. A factory reset will erase your custom settings (like WiFi name and password) and return the device to its original …

Jul 18, 2023 · Most of the functionality of the admin tool is now easily available on the Xfinity App. That includes like WiFi name, WiFi password, WiFi security settings, Network devices (gateway and xFi …

Jun 22, 2022 · When a factory reset is done, your network name would go back to the original one on that is on the bottom of the modem. Once it has gone through the factory reset, you would need to …

Aug 7, 2025 · To hard reset an Xfinity gateway (router/modem), locate the reset button (often a small, recessed pinhole) on the back of the device, press and hold it for 30 seconds with a paperclip or …

Learn how to change your Xfinity WiFi service set identifier (SSID) and password online.

Aug 19, 2020 · To hard reset the device to factory defaults by pressing and holding in the recessed reset button on the rear for 30 seconds. The user name and the password will now become the defaults of …

Learn how to use the admin tool and change your WiFi network name and password for Xfinity Gateway XB2 or XB3 devices.

Jan 5, 2021 · Once you do so, you will need to reactivate your gateway. The xFi app made it quick and restored the WiFi SSID settings pretty quickly. As for any BYOD folks be sure to update your router …

Oct 22, 2022 · Do you just want to power cycle / reboot it, or do you want to perform a full / hard reset back to factory defaults If it is the latter, locate the WPS pushbutton on the back of the device. Press …

Jul 6, 2021 · You will want to hold the button for about 30 seconds to do the full reset. Once that is done, you will be able to log back into the modem with the original admin and password log in.