How do I access my NETGEAR router if I forgot the password?

How do I access my NETGEAR router if I forgot the password?

How do I reset my NETGEAR account password?

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device.
2. Visit the MyNETGEAR portal.
3. Select Forgot password?.
4. Enter the email address that is associated with your MyNETGEAR account.
5. Select the reCAPTCHA check box.
6. Click or tap Reset Password.
7. Enter the verification code.

What happens if you forget router password?

The default login username and password both are “admin”. If you or someone had changed them but you forget them now, the only way to access the modem/router is to reset the router to factory default settings. Note: If you reset the device, the device will return to factory defaults, you will lose all your settings.

Does resetting a NETGEAR router reset the password?

A factory reset deletes all personalized settings including your user name, password, WiFi network name (SSID), and security settings. A factory reset is necessary when you cannot recover your password.

How do I find my NETGEAR router username and password?

To log in to your NETGEAR router with a web browser:

1. Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to your router’s network.
2. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified during setup. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

How do I find my Netgear router username and password?

How do I manually reset my Netgear router?

To reset your NETGEAR cable modem or modem router:

1. Locate the Reset button on the back of your cable modem router.
2. Using a paper clip or similar object, press and hold the Reset button for about seven seconds.
3. Release the Reset button and wait for your cable modem router to reboot. Factory default settings are restored.