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DonnyMacT
Initiate
Sep 09, 2024

Xr1000v2 promoted straight to admin account settings

I just done a factory reset on my xr1000v2 Pro Gaming Router and I get promoted straight to admin account settings without me signing in to the router with the default account credentials? Any help would be highly appreciated thanks in advance

4 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 10, 2024

    How was the router setup after you reset it and setup from scratch? 
    Did you walk thru the setup wizard with a wired PC and web browser or use the Nighthawk app to set it up? 

    During most setups, you should encounter a process where it will ask you to input a new admin PW during the setup then get into the home page from there. Next log in should ask you for this new PW. 

  • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
    Netduma-Fraser
    NetDuma Partner
    Sep 10, 2024
    If you hadn't changed the default credentials during the wizard when you initially setup then your browser has probably saved them so you can sign in quickly.