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I try to be vigilant about my security, from protecting my SS# to changing my passwords regularity. Therefore, the R7900 Nighthawk Router really needs the option of locking out anyone who attempts to gain access to the admin account after a specified number of failed attempts. Considering this option exists for the router's Pin (which I have yet to use,) I am astounded that to date, Netgear engineers have not considered adding the same functionality to the admin's password. Adding this layer of security would make the Nighthawk the perfect router.
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We already have this feature implemented. The user gets '401 Authorization' failure after three failed attempt. The router also has admin password recovery. https://kb.netgear.com/20027/Configuring-router-administrative-password-recovery
"We already have this feature implemented"
Abhay. I enabled password recovery. Now, if I test it by purposely entering the incorrect password three times, how long (estimated) will it to reset my password? Meaning, is the password recover process instant, or is there a dela? I ask this because I have prior experience with password recovery on some large commercial sites that either failed or took a few days to resolve. In two instances, I did not receive a link to reset my password.
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Umrk
The password recovery process instant - it is documented in
https://kb.netgear.com/24220/How-do-I-recover-my-password-on-my-Nighthawk-router
You do need access to Serial Number of the router.
