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Friedbones
Feb 04, 2017Guide
Router issues
I am trying to get a phone number for support for my new router. But all I see are PAID support....why is that when I just purchased this new Dec 31st and received it on Jan 6th 2017? Should there ...
- Feb 05, 2017
Finally managed to setup and change all passwords on the router with regard to the WiFi as well. I need to remember never to try this kind of stuff when I am tired. First thing this morning I was able to, not only accesss the router without all the hullabalu I experienced last night, but reset after firmwear update, and changed all the passwords.
I was confusing the router with the online account login info...no wonder I was unable to get anything to work last night. Once I understood what I did wrong last night, I was able to get everything fixed up and all the necessary PWs adjusted. So all is good now.
I want to thank everyone who responded and helped me with this last night and this morning. I appreciate all the help.
LeeH
Feb 04, 2017Prodigy
Reason for reset. It is very common to have router problems after completing a firmware change until/unless a reset of the router is done.
When you reset the router the password you used will be changed back to the original password. In fact all settings will be back to the original default settings. Then you will need to change the password back to what you changed it to in the first place.
Friedbones
Feb 04, 2017Guide
oh lordy....I don't even remember the original ones so how will I even be able to log in just to reset the new password?