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allinked28's avatar
allinked28
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Feb 18, 2022

bought router from goodwill

picked this router up from goodwill but for somereason i cant register it or change the info or login because default password is not working and cant register also.

2 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    Start with a factory reset. 

    While powered on, push and hold reset for 7-15 seconds until the lights change. 

    then try installing. 

    There's a support site with access to manuals, firmware, install guides, etc.
    Go to https://www.netgear.com/support/
    Type in your model number and from there it'll take you to the above.
    Its a great resource to start with.

    • wcalifas's avatar
      wcalifas
      Prodigy

      yep you gotta do a hard reset to set it back to factory default. I usually do it for about 20-30 seconds by pressing that reset pinhole with a paper clip.