How to Reset your NETGEAR Router to Factory Defaults

Total time: 1 minute

Updated: November 19th, 2020

If you've forgotten your NETGEAR router username or password, you can reset it to factory default.

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On the back of your NETGEAR router is a reset button. Using a pen, push and hold this button until all of the lights on the front of the unit start flashing.

Give your router a few minutes to reboot before use.

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How to Reset your NETGEAR Router to Factory Defaults

Hold the reset button

Allow the router to reboot