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mattmore1111111
Mar 29, 2022Star
Router working, can't access admin page
Router is working, and has been working. (Nighthawk, R6400v2, 802.11ac) Tried to access admin control panel via web browser, failed Tried alternate browser, failed Rebooted Router, problem persist...
- Apr 08, 2022
So, here is the solution:
Use paper clip to hold down the reset button for 10 seconds.
Router Restarts
Use wired device to connect to router at 192.168.1.1
Wait
Go through the new setup process as all of your settings gone.
Rebuild your router like you took it out of the box.
Hope it keeps working (not a lot of faith this problem won't happen again)
I already had the menu go into infinite wait screen and trying to reconnect the IP wasn't accessible. Power cycled and was able to get back in.
All I changed was a device name on the wired network (changed Playstation to Playstation 5 in the description, not device name, it did take effect though)
So.... there we go.
Thanks for all the help Netgear (sarcasm)
plemans
Mar 29, 2022Guru - Experienced User
have you tried a couple different browsers? and or a different pc?
What error did you get?
Did you try using its ip address?
- mattmore1111111Mar 30, 2022Star
Yes. Different browsers. Cleared Cashe/cookies, etc etc.
also tried the phone app.
I always try with the IP address and have never ran into this problem that a reboot didn't fix.
So, this one has me stumped.
Normally I'm the guy trouble shooting and repairing everyone else's gear.