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OverworkedFish
Aspirant
Jul 19, 2019
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AC750 Dual Band WiFi Router Setup issues

Hi I am not sure why netgear make setup so tedious. I downloaded the nighthawk app and connected my phone to the Netgear-20 network and attempted to sign in as admin with the default password, (pas...
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myersw
Master
Jul 19, 2019

Only way to reset password is to reset the router. That is done by holding in the reset button located on back of router for about 10 seconds or until the lights start flashing. The the default password of password should work. 

 

For intial setup I prefer using a PC Ethernet connected to router, then putting in the router's IP address, usually 192.168.1.1 into a browser and login and configure from there, rather the the sometimes broken apps. 

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    OverworkedFish
    Aspirant
    Jul 20, 2019

    Hi Bill

    Thanks for your assistance.

     

    Would appear that my instinct was right - someone had amended the password. I just wish tech stores would reset stuff that customers return before re-selling it.

     

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      myersw
      Master
      Jul 20, 2019

      Glad you are on the way.