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ReadyNAS Pro 6 – lost admin password
I started to do the Netgear MyNETGEAR single sign-on account migration (one ring account) and after doing the update I went to my NAS to upgrade to 6.5 (current 6.4.1). The password I had for admin ...
Hi kiddude,
The OS reinstall procedure only resets the administrator password and IP settings, to defaults. Just ensure that it will be done correctly.
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team
No luck with the different browers or modes. It looks like an OS reinstall. One question. Is an OS reinstalla complete wipe of the system and I need to pull everything off or can it be done without inpact on the data?
Hi kiddude,
The OS reinstall procedure only resets the administrator password and IP settings, to defaults. Just ensure that it will be done correctly.
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team
Hi Brian,
Thanks for the feedback so far. I did find the instructions online (included for future reference):
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/21107
Only thing is this PRO 6 is running OS 6.4.1. The documentation reads that this going to pull the firmware from the internal flash to the disks but wouldn't that going back to 4.x.x firmware so it would be incompatable?
Karl
Hi kiddude,
Yes, that link is accurate and this procedure should go smoothly. With regard to your other question, the Firmware should stay at 6.4.1.
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community TeamHi kiddude,
Did everything went well?
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community TeamThank you that worked!
One quick question. What is the Recovery Email Address on the password admin page? Should I put in my password to future protect against this?
Karl
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