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ELY123's avatar
ELY123
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Nov 11, 2021

How do i reset my password and username when i havent used this router in years?

So i haven't used this router in  years and I am letting my son use it so he can have better connection down in his room BUT i do not remember the wifi password for it. Anything will help, Thank you!

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    If you don't know the login/password to the router and you didn't setup (or don't remember) the password recovery option, then you'd need to factory reset to get back in. Push and hold reset for 7-15 seconds while powered on. 

    Then reinstall the device and write down your info for next time. 

    https://www.netgear.com/support/product/wnr2000v1.aspx

     

     

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    If you're looking for a better connection, an upgrade might be in order. 

    That's a rather old N300 device. Pretty base model even when it was released 12 years ago.