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Rodneny
Dec 16, 2022Aspirant
Nighthawk CAX80 Router Password Reset everytime i try to access the router
This has been a recent development, everytime i try to login to the router to access the settings it makes me reset the password. No matter how many times i go through the whole setup, it goes right ...
FURRYe38
Dec 16, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What FW version is loaded?
What browser are you using?
Be sure to clear out all browser caches and any saved password profiles in the browser.
Try a different browser to set up the modem when you factory reset the modem...
- RodnenyDec 16, 2022Aspirant
FW V2.1.4.2
Ive been using Edge however ive tried chrome.
Ok i feel like ive tried that but ill give clearing out the cache a shot.
thanks
- RodnenyDec 16, 2022Aspirant
Well i tried clearing out everything, still the same and then downloaded Firefox. Went through the whole thing and still just loops me right back to the reset password page....
- FURRYe38Dec 16, 2022Guru - Experienced User
And does inputting the modems serial number do anything?
Only other item I might try is a 30-30-30 reset...
I'd get the modem FW updated if you can get back into the modems web page...