NETGEAR router · Reset guide
How to reset NETGEAR router
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NETGEAR uses the same reset for its WiFi routers, gaming routers, mobile routers and cable modems: a seven-second hold on the Reset or Restore Factory Settings button.
01 · Start here
Restart before erasing your setup
- If you have only forgotten the admin password and password recovery is enabled, NETGEAR notes you can use it instead of a reset.
02 · Factory reset
How to factory reset NETGEAR router
Before you confirm
A factory reset deletes your user name, password, WiFi network name (SSID) and security settings.
Log in afterwards
User name admin · password password
- Log in with the default user name admin and the default password password, then set up your network again.
After the reset
Change the default admin password and set up your WiFi name and security again.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NETGEAR default login after a reset?
User name admin and password password.
Do I lose NETGEAR Armor after a reset?
The subscription must be reactivated manually in the Nighthawk app.