Netgear Wi-Fi Routers (Most Models)

Factory Reset Instructions

  1. Ensure that your router is on.
  2. Locate the Restore Factory Settings or Reset button on the back of your router.
  3. Press and hold the Restore Factory Settings or Reset button for about seven seconds using a paper clip or similar object.
  4. Release the Restore Factory Settings or Reset button and wait for your router to reboot.
  5. The power light will stop blinking and you will see a solid light.
  6. The factory default settings should now be restored.
  7. Once it fully reboots, you can use the default username and password printed on the bottom or the back of the router to connect your device.