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oppeku
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Jun 13, 2026

Password change on Nighthawk AC2300 Smart WiFi Router (R7000P)

How do I change the password for the Nighthawk AC2300 Smart WiFi Router (R7000P)?
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 13, 2026

There are three passwords on Netgear routers:

  1. The credentials required to use the WiFi network
  2. The credentials required to access the router web interface
  3. The credentials required to use the Nighthawk smartphone app

Might start by looking at the User Manual:

https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R7000P/R7000P_UM_EN.pdf