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Markjoe
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Nov 18, 2023

R6120 Adin reset

I have a Netgear R6120 WIFI Router that will not factory reset. I have tried several times to get it to forget the Admin password and security questions. for some reason this router will not forget. ...
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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 19, 2023
Markjoe wrote:

I have a Netgear R6120 WIFI Router that will not factory reset.

If you can get into a web browser and the graphical user interface (GUI), you can do an internal reset.

 

How do I back up the router configuration settings on my Nighthawk router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support

 

Follow the links to get to the "backup settings" page. The reset "button" is there.

 

Before you do it, you might like to use the backup feature, just in case you change your mind.