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password reset loop
Hi I've read several threads on this cax80 password reset loop problem, and no one has offered a solution. Looks like Netgear tech support rarely read these pages. I've seen messages dated dec 2...
Thank you. I was able to log in.
I ended up doing a factory reset and then setting up the admin password.
Keeping my fingers crossed that I can log into the router the next time.
I had to reset a number of times.
I tried logging into the router without the coxial cable hooked in but that didn't work for me. I prefer setting up my router while being disconnected from the internet.
There is a ISP coax cable connected to the back of the CAX80 and this cable does have a active good working signal on the line right? Reason for asking is that if the signal on the ling is bad, no signal at all or the coax cable is NOT connected to the modem, the CAX80 auto reboots on it's own until a good working signal is on the line.
With a good working signal on the coax line, try a 30-30-30 reset on them modem with nothing else connected to the modem. After the last 30 second reset is processed, give a minute then connect up a wired PC to the LAN port and see if you can access 192.168.1.1 in a web browser.
Thank you. I was able to log in.
I ended up doing a factory reset and then setting up the admin password.
Keeping my fingers crossed that I can log into the router the next time.
I had to reset a number of times.
I tried logging into the router without the coxial cable hooked in but that didn't work for me. I prefer setting up my router while being disconnected from the internet.
Glad you got it working. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡