Introduction
Have you found yourself locked out of your Netgear router’s admin panel, desperately searching for a way to regain control? Losing or forgetting your Netgear admin password can be frustrating, but fear not, as there are methods to recover it and regain access to your router settings. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to retrieve your Netgear admin password and restore control over your network.
If you haven’t enabled router password recovery, refer to How can I Reset Netgear router to its factory settings?
Recover Netgear Admin Password
If you’ve misplaced or forgotten your Netgear admin password, don’t panic. There are a few methods you can try to recover it:
Method 1:
- Netgear routers often come with default login credentials, typically “admin” for the username and “password” for the password.
- Try these default credentials first, as many users neglect to change them initially.
Method 2:
- Most Netgear routers have a reset button located on the back or bottom of the device.
- Press and hold this button for about 10 seconds using a paperclip or a similar tool until the router’s lights flash.
- This action will reset the router to its factory settings, including the admin password.
- After the reset, you can use the default credentials to log in and then change the password to something more secure.
Method 3:
- If the above methods fail, you can access your router’s settings interface using a web browser.
- Enter either “192.168.1.1” or “192.168.0.1” in the address bar, depending on your router model, and press Enter.
- You’ll be prompted to enter your username and password.
- If you’ve never changed these credentials, try the default ones mentioned earlier.
- Once logged in, you can navigate to the administration or security settings to change the admin password.
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