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Can’t remember WiFi password, don’t know how to change
Hi-I first set up my router two years ago, and at that time changed the WiFi name and password to something different than what’s set up on the bottom of the router. I haven’t had any issue until I just bought a new laptop and am trying to connect to my WiFi and I can’t seem to remember the password. I’ve tried different variations of my usual passwords and nothing is working. It’s a Netgear router. How do I go about resetting my password? I seriously have no idea. My TV is still connected to the WiFi.
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Sorry you have to deal with this problem. You can factory-reset the router using the reset button https://kb.netgear.com/000038536/How-do-I-reset-my-NETGEAR-cable-modem-or-modem-router . Unfortunately, after the reset you'll have to manually setup the router from scratch.
- Okay, and I then log onto the WiFi by using admin as log in and password as password right? Or do I use the password that was on the bottom of my router?
- Yes and yes 🙂 .
Admin and password - to login into the web interface ( routerlogin.Net ).
Password on the bottom of the router - to connect other devices to Wi-Fi network.