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husam's avatar
husam
Aspirant
Dec 03, 2016

Factory Default Reset is MESSED UP on N450 CG3000Dv2

I was using my N450 with Time Warner, then switched so I decided to sell it.  I tried resetting it to factory default, but when it finished, the result was a completely different SSID than the one printed on the side, and of course the pass key didn't work.

 

The sticker on the side says the factory default ssid should be D3DA66, with password (key) 3HW143WE019AE (same as the serial #).

 

But after repeated attempts at resetting it (including holding it down for 30 seconds with no power and then for 30 more seconds after plugging it in), it keeps going to ssid CG3000DV260.

 

anyone...

know why it's doing this?

how to get it to return to the settings printed on the side?

a default password key for ssid CG3000DV260, if one exists?

 

i'd be happy with an answer to any of the questions above.

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3 Replies

  • TheEther's avatar
    TheEther
    Guru
    Dec 03, 2016

    Factory resetting most Netgear usually involves pushing and holding the reset button for about 8 to 10 seconds until the lights flash on and off.

     

    If this doesn't work, then just log into the router and manually change the SSID.

    • husam's avatar
      husam
      Aspirant
      Dec 03, 2016

      Hi TheEther,

       

      Your reply was sort of helpful.  If I may, I'd like to offer some constructive ciritcism...

       

      No need to repeat the procedure for factory resetting when the original post mentions that it was already attempted many times.

       

      Your suggestion to log into the router was only partly helpful.  It reminded me that if i just connect directly to the router using an ethernet cable (rather than wifi) then i could log into it with the default UN/PW.  for a real novice, your answer might have been puzzling because there would be no way to log into it via wifi given the issues with security key mentioned in the original post.

       

      but in the end, i got in thanks to your reply, so I do appreciate it :-)

      • TheEther's avatar
        TheEther
        Guru
        Dec 03, 2016

        Constructive criticism is welcomed.

         

        I provided the tip on factory resets because the procedure you followed is different than what is documented by Netgear and doesn't always work.