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bstreyle's avatar
bstreyle
Follower
Mar 27, 2022

Router r900 factor reset not accepting "password" as the default password

I received the above router from my son since he got a new one to replace an older router.  I did a factory reset as described in the instructions, bur when I put password in the field it states that it is incorrect.  I have reset the router number of times and I get the same results.

 

Any suggestions on where to go from here.

 

Thanks

 

Bruce

2 Replies

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    when you reset, are you pushing and holding reset while its powered on until the lights change?

    I've seen it just clicked on thinking that resets it.