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kingpin686687
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Aug 24, 2021

R7000P Default password not working for new setup

Moved from one home to another with new ISP, etc.  trying to setup Nighthawk router.  I've done a factory reset and going through the Nighthawk app on my phone.  When I connect to the NETGEAR77/NETGE...
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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 25, 2021
kingpin686687 wrote:

When I connect to the NETGEAR77/NETGEAR77-5G networks and input the password (password), it says it's the wrong one.

There will be different passwords on the label on the router for NETGEAR77 and NETGEAR77-5G.