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Katym
Aspirant
Mar 20, 2023

Forced to change Admin password Netgear ac1200 Model C6220

I turned my laptop on, it connected to WIFI. Yet when I tried to go to different sites, it said connect to the internet. Then a box popped up from Netgear Genie forcing an admin password. It is a NOT...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 21, 2023

More than likely just the firmware updated as a lot of modem/router password requirements have changed. Its probably just forcing this change to make sure you meet the minimum requirements. 

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    Katym
    Aspirant
    Mar 21, 2023

    Thank