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ujjwalpathak
Aspirant
Oct 27, 2016
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router wireless settings not changed even after saving settings.

hi iam using WNR612v3 netgeat router.my computer os is microsoft windows 10.Router Firmware Version1.0.0.26.

i want to change my wireless password(network key) but when i try to apply a new possword by clicking on apply button. password does not change.it remains the same which is given as default by netgear.. i have tried to do factory reset of router but it does not help.please someone help me to solve this issue.

password not change
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WNR612v3
  • ujjwalpathak's avatar
    ujjwalpathak
    Oct 27, 2016

    THANK YOU FOR THE REPLY. I AM NOT USING ANY SPECIAL CHARACTERS IN PASSWORD. I HAVE JUST SOLVED MY ISSUE... THERE IS A BUG IN ROUTER FIRMWARE VERSION 1.00.26.I HAVE SIMPLY DOWNLOAD PREVIOUS  FIRMWARE VERSION FROM THE NETGER WEB SITE AND APPLIED IT AND MY ISSUE IS SOLVED.

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  • Retired_Member's avatar
    Retired_Member
    Oct 27, 2016

    are you using any special characters? minimum of 8 

    • ujjwalpathak's avatar
      ujjwalpathak
      Aspirant
      Oct 27, 2016

      THANK YOU FOR THE REPLY. I AM NOT USING ANY SPECIAL CHARACTERS IN PASSWORD. I HAVE JUST SOLVED MY ISSUE... THERE IS A BUG IN ROUTER FIRMWARE VERSION 1.00.26.I HAVE SIMPLY DOWNLOAD PREVIOUS  FIRMWARE VERSION FROM THE NETGER WEB SITE AND APPLIED IT AND MY ISSUE IS SOLVED.