How to Change a Netgear Password

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1Changing the Password on Netgear Genie Routers

2Changing the Password on Older Netgear Routers

3Restoring a Netgear Router to Factory Settings

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Netgear makes it easy to change your router and Wi-Fi passwords on their web-based admin interface. We'll show you how to log in to your Netgear modem or router's admin website at routerlogin.net and change your password.

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Changing the Password on Netgear Genie Routers

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   Launch an Internet browser on your computer.
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   Type one of the following URLs into the address bar of your Internet browser: “http://www.routerlogin.net,” “http://www.routerlogin.com,” “http://192.168.1.1” or “http://192.168.0.1.”

   • If at any point you changed the URL for your router from one of the default addresses above, you will be required to type in the URL you created.
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   Type in your router’s current username and password into the fields provided. The default username and password for your Netgear Genie router are “admin” and “password.” The user interface for your Netgear Genie router will display on the screen.
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   Click on the tab labeled “Advanced,” and click on the “Setup” tab on the left.
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   Click on “Wireless Setup.
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   Delete the current password next to the field labeled “Passphrase” under the “Security Options” section.
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   Type in a new password of your choice, then click on “Apply” at the top of the Wireless Setup window. The password for your Netgear Genie router has now been changed.

   • If you own a dual router with a 2.4Ghz wireless band and a 5Ghz wireless band, you will be required to change the password in each respective section under “Security Options.”
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   Exit out of the Netgear Genie router interface. If you had any wireless devices connected to your router, you will required to log in using the username and the new, updated password.
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Changing the Password on Older Netgear Routers

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   Open an Internet browser on your computer.
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   Enter one of the following URLs into the address bar of your Internet browser: “http://www.routerlogin.net,” “http://www.routerlogin.com,” “http://192.168.1.1,” or “http://192.168.0.1.”

   • If you have changed the default URL for your router at any point, you will be required to type in the modified URL.
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   Enter the current username and password for your router into the fields provided. The Netgear router’s default username and password are “admin” and “password,” respectively. The SmartWizard program for your Netgear router will display on the screen.
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   Click on “Wireless Settings” located below “Setup” in the left pane of the SmartWizard.
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   Delete the current password from the field labeled “Passphrase” located below “Security Options."
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   Enter a new password of your choice into the “Passphrase” field.
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   Click on the “Apply” button at the bottom of the window, then click on “Logout." The password for your Netgear router will now be officially changed.
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Restoring a Netgear Router to Factory Settings

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   Examine the Netgear router to locate a button labeled “Reset” or “Restore Factory Settings." Sometimes, the button is not labeled at all, and is recessed into the router.
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   Hold down the reset button with your finger, or with a thin tool, such as a straightened paperclip.
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   Continue to press the reset button until the light next to “Power” or “Test” begins to blink. This process may take up to 20 seconds.
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   Wait for the router to fully reboot itself.
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   Log in to the router using the default Netgear password of “password." You will now have the ability to change your password using one of the other two methods included in this article.

   • If the above steps do not work the first time, unplug the router, hold down the reset button, and reconnect your router’s power supply while continuing to hold down the reset button before following the rest of the steps for this method.
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  How can I maintain the security of my home network?

  

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  It's important to regularly update the firmware of your router—a step that is frequently neglected but holds paramount importance for security. Manufacturers release firmware updates to address vulnerabilities and enhance overall performance.Another recommended practice is to change the router's administrative password at least twice annually. It's crucial to distinguish this password from your Wi-Fi password. The admin password governs access to the router's settings, and maintaining the default setting poses a substantial security risk.

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  If I reset my Netgear to its factory settings, will I be able to use and create a new password?

  

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  Yes, but the factory default password and username will be required to log into the device. You can think of this as setting the software back to the way it was fresh out of the box.

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  Where is my router's configuration page?

  

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  You need to type in your internet IP. On Windows you would open your command prompt and type this in "ipconfig" - the IP you're looking for is your IPv4 address. Then type that IP into the address bar in your browser.

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• If you are unsure whether your router is a Netgear Genie or older Netgear model, locate your router’s model number printed on the back of the router. Then, locate that same model number on the list displayed at the bottom of each of the Netgear websites.
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• Performing a factory reset on your Netgear router will result in loss of all information associated with the router, including the username and password for your Internet service provider, the IP address of your computer, your wireless security keys, and more. Prior to resetting your router, you may want to consult for your Internet service provider for help with retrieving this information if you do not have it on hand.
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