Actiontec GT701D User Manual - Page 12

Changing the Password - setup

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Chapter 2 Performing a Quick Setup 5. Click Apply at the bottom of the screen. 6. Read the instructions on the next screen. The Modem is successfully configured. The Power light flashes rapidly while the Modem restarts, then glows steadily green when fully operational. The Internet light will also glow steadily green. The Modem is now configured and users can start surfing the Internet. If an error appears, stating the Web browser was unable to connect to the Internet, check the configuration settings. Ensure all the information required by the ISP is entered correctly. Changing the Password To create or change the password allowing access to the Modem's Web Configuration screens, follow these instructions: 1. From the "Home" screen, select Security. 2. The "Security" screen appears. Select "Admin User Name and Password." 3. The "Change Admin Username/Password" screen appears. Enter a new Username in the "Admin User Name" text boxt, then enter a new password in the "Admin Password" text box. Make sure to write down the user name and password and keep it in a secure location. They will be needed to access the Modem's Web Configuration screens in the future. 9

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Chapter 2
Performing a Quick Setup
5.
Click
Apply
at the bottom of the screen.
6.
Read the instructions on the next screen. The Modem is successfully
configured.
The Power light flashes rapidly while the Modem restarts, then glows steadily
green when fully operational. The Internet light will also glow steadily green. The
Modem is now configured and users can start surfing the Internet.
If an error appears, stating the Web browser was unable to connect to the Internet,
check the configuration settings. Ensure all the information required by the
ISP
is
entered correctly.
Changing the Password
To create or change the password allowing access to the Modem’s Web
Configuration screens, follow these instructions:
1.
From the “Home” screen, select
Security
.
2.
The “Security” screen appears. Select “Admin User Name and Password.”
3.
The “Change Admin Username/Password” screen appears. Enter a new
Username in the “Admin User Name” text boxt, then enter a new password in
the “Admin Password” text box. Make sure to write down the user name and
password and keep it in a secure location. They will be needed to access the
Modem’s Web Configuration screens in the future.