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StephensHomes
Dec 19, 2016Aspirant
RN212 Admin Password
Upgraded to Firmware 6.6.0 can't access Admin Page. Cleared Cache. Get Message "Your connection to this site is not private". When I select "Cancel" I get message "Sorry, password recovery has not be...
- Dec 20, 2016
StephensHomes wrote:
It returns me to this same screen. Blank Page with Pop-up Login Box.
It will do that if the password is incorrect (and it won't tell you what the problem is).
You might need to try an OS re-install from the boot menu. That resets the network configuration to use DHCP and also resets the admin password to password
Instructions are on page 53-54 here: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/READYNAS-100/ReadyNAS_%20OS6_Desktop_HM_EN.pdf
Be careful not do to a factory default, that will destroy your data.
JennC
Dec 19, 2016NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hello StephensHomes,
You must be referring to the browser security just like the on from this article which you just need to proceed and not to cancel.
Username is admin and by default password is the word password.
Regards,
StephensHomes
Dec 20, 2016Aspirant
Thanks JennC...
However, this is what I am getting:
So I am not even given an opportunity to bypass.
- StephenBDec 20, 2016Guru - Experienced User
If you enter the credentials and click on "Log In" what happens?
- StephensHomesDec 20, 2016Aspirant
It returns me to this same screen. Blank Page with Pop-up Login Box. If I cancel the box, then it takes me to the Password Recovery page with the note "Sorry, password recovery has not been set on this device. Due to security reasons, password recovery is not available."
- StephenBDec 20, 2016Guru - Experienced User
StephensHomes wrote:
It returns me to this same screen. Blank Page with Pop-up Login Box.
It will do that if the password is incorrect (and it won't tell you what the problem is).
You might need to try an OS re-install from the boot menu. That resets the network configuration to use DHCP and also resets the admin password to password
Instructions are on page 53-54 here: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/READYNAS-100/ReadyNAS_%20OS6_Desktop_HM_EN.pdf
Be careful not do to a factory default, that will destroy your data.
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