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Trying to change Extender password
I just finished setting up my account here and it showed me the passwords on the extender, but there doesn't appear to be any way of changing them. I can't find it anywhere on this website. How do I change the password on the extender?
> I host a server behind my router and have port 22 forwarded so that I
> can SSH to the server. [...]
You need to forward _some_ external port to port 22 on your server.
Using some external port other than 22 for that might amaze you by the
drop in the number of unwanted connection attempts you'll see.
> Is this normal for networks that have port 22 open for SSH?
That's been my experience.
> Is it likely someone is targeting my network or machine?
It's likely that many ones are trying every network on the Internet.
> Could this open port have been discovered via a port scan?
Sure, but many/most such attacks simply try port 22.
> Is it likely this is the reason I couldn't connect to my server?
I know nothing about that problem.
Years ago, I tried using external port 22. Big mistake. Complaining
to ISPs of offenders could easily be a full-time (unpaid) occupation.
Moved to external port 22 + N * 100, and get a few attempts per year.
"-p <port_number>" is your friend.
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You log into the extenders gui to change them. There's a support site with access to manuals, firmware, install guides, etc.
Go to https://www.netgear.com/support/
Type in your model number and from there it'll take you to the above.
Its a great resource to start with.The manual goes over how to do that. but you didn't tell us what device you have so its tough to link to the manual.
WN3000RP 100NAS I don't know which one and the manual is gone
I think I got it, thanks.
So you got it setup and working as you wanted it?
If so, you can mark it solved so others aren't trying to fix it.If not, let me know what issue you're running into and I'll do my best to help.
