![]() ![]() Once you have the IP address, simply type that into your browser window and it should bring you to the login screen for your router. If you can’t figure out the IP address for your router, read my previous post on how to find a router IP address. That should hopefully get you back into your router so that you can configure it the way you want. Make sure you scroll down to see the list of brands and list of models. ![]() I have found that PortFoward actually has quite a few more models for a lot of brands than RouterPasswords, so maybe they are keeping their database more up-to-date. is another site with a ton of router brands and models. It still will work for most people, but if you have a newer router, you may find your model missing. The only problem I’ve seen with this site lately is that it hasn’t been updated since 2012. It had the right username and password for my Netgear router, so it should work for you. has an exhaustive list of all the major routers, plus a lot more brands. If you don’t have the documentation on you or your router doesn’t have the info printed on the device, then you can check out a couple of websites that basically are databases of router passwords. I’ve seen several Verizon modems/routers and they include the password for logging into the router also. ISPs usually add the wireless network SSID and password on the router also so that they don’t have to deal with customers calling them and asking them why they can’t connect. If you have a cable modem/router from your ISP, then it’s almost guaranteed to have the login password printed on the router itself. That’s why it’s so important to change the default password on your wireless router so no one else can hack into it. It actually makes sense because if someone else wanted to figure out the default login info, they can do it very easily just by know your router model number. It sounds silly, but a lot of routers have the default login info printed right on the router itself. However, most people don’t really keep the box or the paperwork around, which is understandable. Actually, now I just take a picture of the page that has the login info using my smartphone and save the image to a folder where I store useful bits of information I need later on. Release the Restore Factory Settings or Reset button.I normally keep the paperwork for my routers because it always has the default login info for the router in the pamphlet.Use a paper clip or similar object to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings or Reset button for seven seconds.On the back of your router, locate the Restore Factory Settings or Reset button.Verify that your router’s Power light is on.To reactivate, launch the Nighthawk app and tap the Armor or SPC tile, then follow the prompts. If you have an active NETGEAR Armor or NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls subscription associated with your router, you must manually reactivate Armor or Smart Parental Controls (SPC) services after performing a factory reset. If you enabled the password recovery feature, see How do I recover my NETGEAR admin password using the password recovery feature? A factory reset is necessary when you cannot recover your password. Try the following steps to get connected: Use the Nighthawk app The Nighthawk App (formerly NETGEAR Up) makes it easy to set up and manage your WiFi router. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. A factory reset deletes all personalized settings including your user name, password, WiFi network name (SSID), and security settings. Router Login CONNECT TO YOUR ROUTER’S WIFI NETWORK Looks like you’re not connected to your router’s WiFi network. ![]()
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