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imgoingtokermit
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Apr 22, 2019

Powerline 500 WiFi XWN5001 + LOST admin password, help.

I've forgotten the admin password. I cannot find the admin password. Is there any hope for finding the admin password or am i totally effed?

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 22, 2019

    Did you change the default password? If not, its password

    If you did, its pretty easy to reset the device and set it up back up. It'll revert you to default login and password. Just hold the reset button for 7-10 seconds. You'll then need to go back through the setup procedure. Here's the support page for your device. it'll have the manual and firmware for your device. 

    https://www.netgear.com/support/product/XWN5001.aspx

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 26, 2019
    imgoingtokermit wrote:

    I've forgotten the admin password. I cannot find the admin password. Is there any hope for finding the admin password or am i totally effed?

    What do you need the password for? To get into the wifi controls?

     

    There is a manual for the XWN5001 somewhere at the end of this link:

     

    >>>> XWN5001 | Product | Support | NETGEAR <<<<