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Bubbaphillips
May 28, 2024Aspirant
WNR 2000
I have forgotten my password and having no luck guessing it. Ipad is using the router as well as IPhone and desktop. Trying to add a security camera but can’t without the password……HELP
microchip8
May 29, 2024Master
Go to your connection on your iPad/iPhone, select the SSID it's using and tap on settings/configure. You should be able to see what password it's using for the WiFi connection. At least on Android you can see that.
Bubbaphillips
May 29, 2024Aspirant
I guess IPad and IPhone doesn’t configure at the wifi setting. I didn’t see anything with the password.
- michaelkenwardMay 29, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Bubbaphillips wrote:
I guess IPad and IPhone doesn’t configure at the wifi setting. I didn’t see anything with the password.
If you can use a web browser and the graphical user interface (GUI) it will show the wifi password.
How do I log in to my NETGEAR wireless router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
If you have the desktop genie for whatever PC you use, that will also reveal the wifi password.
If you don't have that, or can't remember the admin password to get into the router, you'll have to reset the router back to the default settings. That uses the SSID and passwords on the router label.
How do I perform a factory reset on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Then set up the router again. You can give it the same SSID that you used before and pick a new password that you can remember.
How do I change my NETGEAR router password or network name (SSID)? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
PS These links are for recent routers. They may not apply to your older device.