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Mattmtz
May 18, 2023Aspirant
Netgear nighthawk c7100v cable modem router name and password change
I have a connection and ive activated it twice but everytime i go in ti change the name of the wi-fi and password, it says it has a “configuration error the router could not apply my new settings. Che...
Mattmtz
May 18, 2023Aspirant
My modem is connected via ethernet cable and yes im trying to change it on my phone
Kitsap
May 18, 2023Master
Mattmtz wrote:
My modem is connected via ethernet cable
To a computer? If yes, Mac or Windows? If Windows, version 10 or 11?
What web browser are you using? Edge? Firefox? Chrome? Something else?
- MattmtzMay 18, 2023AspirantWindows 11 and i use brave browser
- KitsapMay 18, 2023Master
Mattmtz wrote:
Windows 11 and i use brave browserRecommend you try a different web browser program. Before you connect to your C7100v, go in to the settings on the browser and clear the cache and any password information you have saved for the user interface.
Brave should work. I have good success with either Firefox or Edge.
- MattmtzMay 19, 2023Aspirant
where/what do i need to do exactly. i dont know how or what to do, all i want to do is change the wifi password and name