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WNR2000-100NAS
I have been hacked. Scammer has my IP address, ID# and password. Should I reset my router or buy a new one.
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I have been hacked - scammer has my IP address, ID and password. Should I reset my router or buy a new one. Internet company cannot change my IP address.
> WNR2000-100NAS
A WNR2000v1 is pretty old.
> I have been hacked [...]
Says who?
> [...] scammer has my IP address, ID and password.
Which "ID"? Which "password"?
> [...] Should I reset my router or buy a new one. [...]
Resetting should be about as effective as replacement, but, with my
weak psychic powers, I couldn't say what you'd gain by doing it. You
should be able to change any router-related passwords without a reset.Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and look
for Documentation. Get some. Read?