Factory Reset, then invalid "password" on N600 C3700

[jdj74]

I've performed factory resets twice now and when I attempt to reconnect to the "Netgear49" stock network, it rejects "password" as the password. I've power cycled and re-reset using the physical button at the bottom of the unit. Stumped.

(reposting from other forum after realizing this was more appropriate forum)

[antinode · Accepted solution]

> I've performed factory resets twice now and when I attempt to
> reconnect to the "Netgear49" stock network, it rejects "password" as
> the password. [...]

   Read the label again?  There is more than one set of credentials.  If
you want to access the web-browser interface, then "admin" and
"password" should work.  If you're trying to make a wireless connection
to the network with the default SSID ("Netgear49"?), then you may want
to use the "Network Key (Password)" which is printed in the box next to
the "WiFi Network Name (SSID)" box.

   For a good time, visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model
number, and look for Documentation.  The User Manual includes a section
entitled "Types of Logins", which you might find useful.

[antinode · Accepted solution]

> I've performed factory resets twice now and when I attempt to
> reconnect to the "Netgear49" stock network, it rejects "password" as
> the password. [...]

   Read the label again?  There is more than one set of credentials.  If
you want to access the web-browser interface, then "admin" and
"password" should work.  If you're trying to make a wireless connection
to the network with the default SSID ("Netgear49"?), then you may want
to use the "Network Key (Password)" which is printed in the box next to
the "WiFi Network Name (SSID)" box.

   For a good time, visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model
number, and look for Documentation.  The User Manual includes a section
entitled "Types of Logins", which you might find useful.

[jdj74]

Thank you! I had no idea that was a second set of credentials. That worked and I'm back online.