Resetting the Westell 327W

If I reset my Westell 327W, will I have to set up a new account profile (Account ID and Password, and VPI/VCI values)? I have my DSL through Verizon and AOL, and I do not know any information about the Verizon side so what username/password do I use? The 327W has Verizon firmware. Thanks.

VPI/VCI values with the Verizon firmware should be auto-detected upon the modem's first boot from a reset. The modem should also identify that PPPoE is used, and from that point reboot once it has configured itself. If it does not configure itself, just use the VPI/VCI settings of 0/35 respectively and that should get it talking to the network.
As for PPPoE, you may or may not need to set that up. Most areas use OpenPPPoE where any combination of Username and Password will allow you to log into the network. But if that's not the case, just enter in the credentials you use for either AOL (If it's a Verizon + AOL account which you have) or get the PPPoE Information from Verizon or the modem before factory resetting it (at least the username). Just keep in mind with the Verizon firmware on the 327w, even if the PPPoE session is up and running, you will need to disable the Walled Garden before attempting to browse. Otherwise you'll bump heads with an Activation Page.
The Walled Garden can be found at: http://192.168.1.1/verizon/redirect.htm . Just turn it off by pressing the Disable Button.
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