AC1750 CABLE MODEM ROUTER C6300

[scsandor]

my friend gave me this modem router (he never used it). the label with the ssid and password information got lost somehow. my problem is that without the label that is supposed to have my ssid and password information i don't know what to do. i would hate to throw out a basically new unit. any help is greatly appreciated. by the way my laptop does not have an R45 connector. 

[plemans · Accepted solution]

Start with it factory reset so you have the C6300 at defaults (push and hold reset for 7-15 seconds when its powered on).

then just follow the install guide for it. During the install process, you can setup your own ssid/password. 

or you can follow the stock change password info. 

install guide/manuals can be found here: 

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/C6300.aspx

find the stock change password info here

https://kb.netgear.com/23439/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-s-WiFi-password-or-network-name-SSID

[plemans]

You need some way to connect to the router hardwired if you're missing the label with ssid/password info. 

Maybe its borrowing a computer or laptop to connect via ethernet. Maybe its buying a cheap usb--->ethernet adapter. 

but if you dont' have any way to access the wireless, then you'd need to access it hardwired to setup/change the ssid and password

[scsandor]

Ok. I think I can borrow a Laptop to hardwire Modem + Router . Then what? Would you be kind and explain the steps I need to take to resolve this issue. Thanks

[plemans · Accepted solution]

Start with it factory reset so you have the C6300 at defaults (push and hold reset for 7-15 seconds when its powered on).

then just follow the install guide for it. During the install process, you can setup your own ssid/password. 

or you can follow the stock change password info. 

install guide/manuals can be found here: 

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/C6300.aspx

find the stock change password info here

https://kb.netgear.com/23439/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-s-WiFi-password-or-network-name-SSID