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Your Netgear Admin Password is not Working? Try this
Double check the credentials for the Netgear router
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Netgear routers, like allotherrouters, have settings pages you can open in your browser. However, someNetgear routerusers have said in forum posts that they can’t log in to the settings pages for theirrouterswith their admin passwords.
Some users have said a192.168.1.1 refused to connecterror arises when they try to open their router settings pages. Below are some of the resolutions that might fix the Netgear passwords not working.
How to fix Netgear router admin password is not working
1. Double-check the login details for the router
First, make sure that you’re really entering the right default password for your Netgear router. TheNetgear Router Password pageincludes a full list of default login passwords for the various router models.
Open that page in abrowserto check the login details for your router model. You might also find the settings page’slogindetails on a sticker at the bottom of yourrouter.
2. Don’t rely on saved passwords
Make sure your browser isn’t trying to log in to the router’s settings page automatically. Your browser might automatically input a saved password for the router settings page. If so, erase that password. Then enter the default password for therouteryourself.
3. Turn off third-party antivirus software
Third-party antivirus utilities also block access to routers’ settings pages. So, try turning off third-party antivirus software by right-clicking their system tray icons and selecting a turn off or disable option.
If you can’t find a disable setting on the context menu, open the antivirus utility’s primary window and have a look through its settings tab. After that, log in to yourrouter’s settings page with theantivirus softwaredisabled.
4. Disable all browser extensions
5. Reset the browser
6. Reset the Netgear router
It might be the case that the Netgearrouter’s password has been changed from the original default one. However, you can restore the original login password by pressing the small reset button at the back of therouterwith a paperclip.
Press that button for about 20-30 seconds until therouter’s lights start blinking. In addition, turn therouteroff and back on after resetting.
Those are some of the most probable resolutions for fixing admin password login issues for Netgear routers. For further potential fixes, users with MyNETGEAR accounts can submit support issues at theNetgear website.
If you have any other questions or suggestions, see the comments section below.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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