NETGEAR JWNR2010v5, WNR2020, WNR618, WNR614 Change the admin Password, Recover the admin Password

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N150 and N300 Wireless Routers

Change the admin Password

This feature let you change the default password that is used to log in to the router with the user name admin. This password is not the one that you use for WiFi access. The product label shows your unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access.

To set the password for the user name admin:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password.

5.Type the old password, and type the new password twice.

6.To be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box. NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery.

7.Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.

Recover the admin Password

NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser.

To set up password recovery:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

Manage Your Network

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Contents Models N150 and N300 Wireless RoutersTrademarks SupportCompliance Contents Manage Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Back Panel Hardware FeaturesFront Panel LEDs  To position your router  To prepare your router for installationPosition Your Router  To cable your router Cable Your RouterVerify the Cabling Connect to the Network Access the Router WiFi Connection Wired Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  To find and select the WiFi networkNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup Types of LoginsUse a Web Browser to Access the Router  To log in to the router  To use Netgear genie to set up your routerLog In to the Router Connect to the Network and Access the Router Specify Your Internet Settings Select Advanced Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard  To specify the Internet connection settings Manually Set Up the Internet ConnectionSpecify an Internet Connection Without a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setup Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a LoginSelect Internet Change the MTU Size  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN SetupCommon MTU sizes Networking  To view or change the WAN settings View or Change WAN SettingsSet Up a Default DMZ Server  To change the router’s device name  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the Router’s Device Name Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings To change the LAN TCP/IP settings LAN IP addressRIP Version list, select one of the following Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns Reserve LAN IP Addresses Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router  To edit a reserved address entry  To reserve an IP address To delete a reserved address entry Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard To specify basic wireless settings Specify Basic WiFi SettingsSelect Wireless  To change the WPA settings Change the WiFi Security OptionSelect Guest Network Set Up a Guest Network To set up a guest network  To enable or disable the wireless radio Control the Wireless RadioEnable or Disable the Wireless Radio  To set up the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless ScheduleSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Set up a Wireless Access List Networking  To specify WPS Settings Specify WPS SettingsWireless Distribution System Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function Set Up the Base Station To set up the base station  To configure the router as a repeater Set Up a RepeaterSelect the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Complete the Repeater IP Address field Static Routes  To set up a static routeSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes  To edit a static route  To view devices on the network View Devices Currently on the Network To delete a static route Select Attached Devices  To enable Universal Plug and PlayImprove Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play Select Advanced Advanced Setup UPnP Manage Your Network Select Advanced Administration Firmware Update Update the Router Firmware To check for new firmware and update your router Recover the admin Password Change the admin Password To set the password for the user name admin Select Advanced Administration Set Password To recover your password Select the Enable Password Recovery check box To view router status and usage information View Router StatusClick the Advanced tab LAN Port To view the Internet connection settings View the Internet Connection SettingsDisplay Internet Port Statistics  To display Internet port statistics To check the Internet connection status View the Internet Connection StatusDhcp Connection  To change the router Dhcp connection settings To change the router PPPoE connection settings View Wireless Settings To change the router Pptp connection settings  To view the wireless settings To view the guest network settings View Guest Network SettingsManage the Configuration File Reboot the Router To reboot the router Do not interrupt the reboot processRestore Configuration Settings Back Up Settings To back up the router’s configuration settings Select Advanced Administration Backup SettingsErase Configuration Settings Troubleshooting WiFi Passwords Forgotten PasswordsAdmin Password  To use a wired connection to view WiFi settings WiFi Connections To apply power to the router and check the LEDs Apply Power to the Router and Check the LEDsChanges Not Saved Troubleshoot with the LEDsPower LED Stays Amber Power LED Is Off or BlinkingAll LEDs Remain Lit Internet LEDs Is OffCannot Log In to the Router WiFi LED Is Off To check the WAN IP address Router Cannot Access the Internet To troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet connection Troubleshoot Internet BrowsingTroubleshoot a PPPoE Internet Connection  To ping the router from a computer running Windows Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Your Router Request timed out Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceTroubleshoot IP Addresses Supplemental Information Router factory default settings Factory SettingsRouter specifications Technical Specifications

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