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Rayzorx
Aug 27, 2023Aspirant
Changed to use https for admin, now can't login
I just changed the Admin login to use HTTPS. I was able to login once using Chrome and Firefox, and got the warning messages about the cert. Now, neither one of the browsers works for logging in. T...
- Aug 27, 2023
If you can't get in with HTTPS://192.168.1.1 then you'll need to factory reset it.
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
FURRYe38
Aug 27, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Factory reset the router and setup from scratch.
Rayzorx
Aug 27, 2023Aspirant
Thanks Furrye38,
I was hoping to not have to do that, but I do have a recent saved config so it might mot be too painful.đ©
- FURRYe38Aug 27, 2023Guru - Experienced User
If you can't get in with HTTPS://192.168.1.1 then you'll need to factory reset it.
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