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Unable to reset router password on CAX80
(For some reason I'm unable to enter the model number in the given field) I have a NETGEAR - Nighthawk Dual-Band AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 Router with 32 x 8 DOCIS 3.1 Cable Modem that I've been using without ...
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I had a Netgear Nighthawk R6700 that was also hooked to the CAX80. Weirdly, despite the web interface showing CAX80, the password was being set on the Nighthawk instead. I had to reset the CAX80 for other reasons so I'll mark this the solution and give kudos where appropriate. Thanks, all !
What happens if you press the reset button for 10 seconds then release then walk thru the setup wizard, write down important information, then complete the setup wizard with a wired PC and web browser?
Isn’t that just a hard reset? I wanted to avoid doing that if possible
The reset needs to be done so you can walk thru the setup wizard and input corrected PW and security information. Please write this information down for safe keeping.