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anupsetzombie
Apr 03, 2025Initiate
XR1000 Reset itself and I cannot access DumaOS as the page is blank
Little bit annoying, my router has reset its settings somehow. Noticed before bed that the wi-fi I was connected to was open with no password, name was reset to NETGEAR5G. When I factory reset, it on...
FURRYe38
Apr 03, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Factory reset the router by pressing the reset button for only 15 seconds then release. Then setup from scratch using a ethernet connected PC and a web browser: https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
- anupsetzombieApr 03, 2025InitiateThanks, using an offline connection worked!
- FURRYe38Apr 03, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡