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pedro967
Mar 28, 2021Aspirant
Router Password Recovery?
I am in password hell and need help. I'll spare the long story to say I cannot recover my password. I go to "Router Password Recovery", enter serial number, successfully answer security quest...
michaelkenward
Mar 29, 2021Guru - Experienced User
pedro967 wrote:
My problem here is no cable access, only ADSL. There are little to no chooses for router/modem combos except Netgear. Seems they have lock on market - which tells you why they have NO service after 90 days.
I don't know where you are but there are alternative DSL modem/routers in the UK.
But I would never buy one. I like to have separate modems and routers. That way I get a better choice of router features.
If you look around, you will find that DSL modems and modem/routers are dying. Fewer and fewer makers and models.
My conspiracy their is that the ISPs are trying to squeeze out third part suppliers so that we are stuck with the rubbish that they provide. I have two Homehub modem/routers still sitting in their original shrinkwrap. Horrible things
pedro967
Mar 31, 2021Aspirant
I have discovered that the admin password will not allow the paste function. So if you have the password stored on a word document and do a copy/paste you cannot gain access. Password must be typed.