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timothybdorse
Feb 08, 2023Follower
resetting my password help
My wonderful netgear C6300BD continues to work, however, I purchased a new Smart TV and am unable to remember the password for my router in order to connect with the Vizio Smart TV... I need assista...
plemans
Feb 09, 2023Guru - Experienced User
2 things you could try before going with a full factory reset.
1. try logging into the router over a hardwired connection. that should let you access the gui to see/view the ssid/password.
Similar to this procedure.
https://kb.netgear.com/23439/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-s-WiFi-password-or-network-name-SSID
2. if you've already got a wireless connection on a phone, both android and apple have ways to find your wireless password on them. simply google for "android wireless password" or something like that and you should find a few results on how to do it. Might be faster than a factory reset.