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Netgear Router Exploit - 10/8/2015
So, apparently my router has been hit in this recent exploit. I am unable to log into my gateway using my current password that worked the last time I logged in. This is done via Lastpass so I know it is suppesed to be what i set it to (not 'password'). Anyone know how to get back into the settings? thx
Did the reset cause I was all out of options. Worked as expected. Thanks for the idea.
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Hello KLD
The way to get back into the settings is to factory reset the device by holding down the button with a paper clip for 10 sec this will default it back to admin and password as the password then you can go back in and set it up.
DarrenM
Do not enable remote logins at all.. Also go through the router and add passwords in any place that accepts them..
If an option is greyed out but there is a empty password box, turn the option on, add the password, then turn the option back off!...
So these new forums, are they in MM/DD/YYYY format, or DD/MM/YYYY ? ....
An update for JNR1010v2 / WNR614 / WNR618 / JWNR2000v5 / WNR2020 / JWNR2010v5 / WNR1000v4 / WNR2020v2 is posted here
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29959And what is it about those routers that grants us confidence this exploit doesn't extend to a wider array of Netgear products? Your say so? Being named after a Transformer? Are there other susceptible Netfear routing products at risk?
