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jdj74
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Oct 21, 2017
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Factory Reset, then invalid "password" on N600 C3700

I've performed factory resets twice now and when I attempt to reconnect to the "Netgear49" stock network, it rejects "password" as the password. I've power cycled and re-reset using the physical button at the bottom of the unit. Stumped.

 

(reposting from other forum after realizing this was more appropriate forum)

  • > I've performed factory resets twice now and when I attempt to
    > reconnect to the "Netgear49" stock network, it rejects "password" as
    > the password. [...]

       Read the label again?  There is more than one set of credentials.  If
    you want to access the web-browser interface, then "admin" and
    "password" should work.  If you're trying to make a wireless connection
    to the network with the default SSID ("Netgear49"?), then you may want
    to use the "Network Key (Password)" which is printed in the box next to
    the "WiFi Network Name (SSID)" box.

       For a good time, visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model
    number, and look for Documentation.  The User Manual includes a section
    entitled "Types of Logins", which you might find useful.

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  • > I've performed factory resets twice now and when I attempt to
    > reconnect to the "Netgear49" stock network, it rejects "password" as
    > the password. [...]

       Read the label again?  There is more than one set of credentials.  If
    you want to access the web-browser interface, then "admin" and
    "password" should work.  If you're trying to make a wireless connection
    to the network with the default SSID ("Netgear49"?), then you may want
    to use the "Network Key (Password)" which is printed in the box next to
    the "WiFi Network Name (SSID)" box.

       For a good time, visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model
    number, and look for Documentation.  The User Manual includes a section
    entitled "Types of Logins", which you might find useful.

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      jdj74
      Tutor

      Thank you! I had no idea that was a second set of credentials. That worked and I'm back online.