Actiontec electronic GT701 user manual Changing the Admin User Name and Password

Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual

Changing the Admin User Name and Password

To create or change the admin user name and password, controlling access to the Modem’s Web Configuration screens, follow these instructions:

1.From the Setup/Configuration screen, select Admin Username/Password from the menu on the left side.

2.The “Change Admin Username/Password” screen appears. Enter a new user name (optional) in the “New Username” text box, then a password in the “New Password” text box. Re-enter the password in the “Re-enter New Password” text box. Make sure to write the user name and password down and keep them in a secure location. They will be needed to access to the Modem’s Web Configurations screens in the future.

3.Click “Save and Restart” at the bottom of the screen.

4.The “Save and Restart” page appears. Click “Save and Restart” to save the set- tings changed in the Change Admin Username/Password screen.

Once the Modem has rebooted, the password is active. To access the Modem’s Web Configuration screens, the admin username and password must be entered.

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