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Eggplant
Jan 08, 2021Aspirant
My Netgear password changed backed to default password.
Nighthawk AC1900 wfifi cable modem router: it seems the the custom password I had has been changed back to default. I come home after a 3 day business trip; and can't figure out why None of my devic...
plemans
Jan 08, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Doubt you've been hacked. Probably just your isp updating firmware or sending a reset since they control the firmware/reset actions being a combo device.
I'd just factory reset and do a clean install on the modem/router combo device (not from backup).
(BTW, AC1900 is a speed, not a model)
Eggplant
Jan 08, 2021Aspirant
Thanks for the qick response and solution. C7000v2 (4TU1847EA2009