NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Porschephile1
Jan 10, 2022Follower
ReadyNAS 4 Bay #4XK379EE0010D password recovery doesn't work
I have followed every password recovery protocol, but no luck. Recovery question was Mother's maiden name, which I supplied but it still didn't work. I couldn't turn it off properly, so I unplugged, then rebooted. The IP address shows in the window, but I can't access the drive by IP address or through our LAN in the usual fashion. PLEASE HELP! Thank you! John
porschephile1@gmail.com
3 Replies
Replies have been turned off for this discussion
- StephenBGuru - Experienced User
The serial number might help the mods, but this is a user-to-user forum.
What NAS model do you own? NV+, NVX, Ultra, Pro, RN104, ...
One way to reset the password is to so an OS reinstall from the boot menu. But exactly how to do that depends on what NAS model you have.
- JeraldMNETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi Porschephile1,
Looks like you have a RN424, kindly refer to this KB article on how to perform an OS Reinstall.
Regards,
JeraldM
NETGEAR Community Team
- StephenBGuru - Experienced User
JeraldM wrote:
Hi Porschephile1,
Looks like you have a RN424, kindly refer to this KB article on how to perform an OS Reinstall.
Note this will
- reset the admin password to password
- reset the network config to use DHCP with no bonding
- disable volume quota (can be enabled on the volume settings wheel).
Related Content
NETGEAR Academy
Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology!
Join Us!