trying to reset admin password on mr 1100

> [...] mr 1100

   There's a more appropriate forum for such devices, where you might
find/get better information sooner:

      https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/bd-p/aircard

> [...] ive tried to do a factory reset but i have to be able to login
> to do that. [...]

   Not according to the MR1100 User Manual.  Visit
http://netgear.com/support , put in your (actual) model number, and look
for Documentation.  Get the User Manual.  Read.  Look for "Factory Reset
Using the Reset Button" (or "reset").