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AwesomeGuy20017
Oct 05, 2021Initiate
How do I setup my WNDA3100v3 adapter without any internet
I recently started building my PC and I bought a WNDA3100v3 wifi USB adapter per my friend’s recommendation. My problem is I can’t use Ethernet so I can’t access the internet without wifi but since I ...
michaelkenward
Nov 22, 2020Guru - Experienced User
There is a bug in Netgear's implementation of password recovery on some devices. You can get locked into a closed loop.
If password recovery is enabled, but you have not set the answers to the questions, it keeps sending you back to the beginning of the process. If you haven't already given the thing your personal answers, they are not in its memory and it has no way of knowing if they are correct.
If the standard factory password (password) does not work, then you will have to factory reset the thing to get back to that. Then either disable password recovery (check the manual for your device) or provide some answers to those questions.
How do I perform a factory reset on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support