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_JR
Nov 03, 2021Aspirant
Configuring Modem Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model RC8700
I need to reconfigure the router. I reset the router. (using the reset switch & paperclip) I can login with name and password. Followed by serial number. Now I'm being asked (Router Password Reco...
- Nov 11, 2021
I was able to figure out how to get to the config settings and am now a happy camper.
Thanks everyone!!
FURRYe38
Nov 03, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Is this the C7800 modem or R7800 router?
_JR wrote:
I need to reconfigure the router.
I reset the router. (using the reset switch & paperclip)
I can login with name and password.
Followed by serial number.
Now I'm being asked (Router Password Recovery ?) questions about 1) my birth city and 2) my father's name
A reset should reset all, none hardware based, information.
I should be being given the opportunity to establish the answers to the silly questions.
How do I get to the configuration settings for this router?
_JR
Nov 11, 2021Aspirant
I was able to figure out how to get to the config settings and am now a happy camper.
Thanks everyone!!
- FURRYe38Nov 11, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Good to hear.
Please mark your thread as solved so others will know.
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy.