NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
jtriplej
Jun 30, 2012Follower
Reset Password - I give up!
I have a ReadyNAS Duo V 1. I have had it for about a year and a half and have never had to do anything with the settings after initial setup. Now I do want to change some settings and for the life o...
PapaBear1
Jun 30, 2012Apprentice
Password recovery only works if you had set it up. The default for your Duo (v1) would be admin, netgear1 which you apparently have already tried. Since that did not work, you must have changed the password. You cannot change the user ID from the default admin.
What will work is a firmware reinstall, NOT a factory default (which wipes the data) so be careful.
Here is the process:

What will work is a firmware reinstall, NOT a factory default (which wipes the data) so be careful.
Here is the process:

Related Content
NETGEAR Academy
Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology!
Join Us!