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My home lab has DSL (from local phone company) and a Netgear Wireless Router. Right now I'm unable to use the wireless capability of this router because I don't know the security key. Does anybody know how I can go about reconfiguring this router so that its either unsecured or secured by a new key?

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A short, practical checklist that builds on the advice already posted by , , and others:

First, identify the exact model on the sticker (bottom or back). Plug a PC into a LAN port and determine the router's gateway IP from your OS rather than guessing addresses. Useful commands:

Windows:  ipconfig /all
macOS:    route get default
Linux:    ip route

Use the gateway address shown by those commands in a browser to reach the admin UI. If you still cannot reach it, run arp -a to list local devices and confirm which IP belongs to the router.

Before using the recessed reset hole (the hardware reset many members mentioned): understand what it does. A factory reset will erase wireless settings and any ISP-specific WAN configuration (PPPoE username, MAC cloning, custom DNS, etc.). If your DSL was set up with ISP credentials or the router is landlord/ISP-managed, get those credentials first — otherwise you may lose internet until reconfigured. If the router truly has no wireless radio (as discovered), resetting will not add wireless capability.

After you regain access, secure the box: change the admin password, enable WPA2/WPA3-Personal (avoid WEP), set a strong passphrase, disable remote management/WPS, and update firmware if available. If the device is flaky or locked by the provider, contact your ISP or replace the unit with a modern router or access point. Do not attempt to access or crack networks you do not own or administer.

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Member Avatar for Duki

On most routers there is a reset button that you can hold in for 30 seconds or so. Make sure it's plugged up when you do it though.

Member Avatar for TheNNS

if you want to get into the router type in in a web browser. log in as "Admin" and password is "password." you can change the wireless key from there.

Member Avatar for ivanachukapawn

i tried but this doesn't work. To make sure, I disabled my firewall and tried it again.

What could I be doing wrong?

ivana

Member Avatar for TheNNS

Do it throught a wired computer if you're not already. Try or you might just have a bad router.

Member Avatar for jbennet

to find out the aqdress of the router plug your PC into a WIRED port on the router and get connected, then go into network connections under XP, right click on the wired lan card and choose status - go into the support tab and see what the "default gateway" reads - take this ip and type it into IE preceeded by http:\\ - this is the routers configuration interface and from here you should be able to do as described in the earlier posts

Member Avatar for laserjock007

]Hi there, just try to log on the routers IP address, get from the botton of router, if not you must reset the router, how, it's esay. First look on the back of the router, to see if theres a small hole, get a paper clip stright trough, introduce the clip, and leave it for a couple of seconds.
that must reset the router. But i preffer the first way, try log on the routers IP Address first then there you can reset the router without harming the processors inside. Remenber when you reset the router from the back its not recommended. Otherwise if not works at all, just open the router and look inside, theres must be a jumper that says reset

Latter Dude.

Member Avatar for Duki

to find out the aqdress of the router plug your PC into a WIRED port on the router and get connected, then go into network connections under XP, right click on the wired lan card and choose status - go into the support tab and see what the "default gateway" reads - take this ip and type it into IE preceeded by http:\\ - this is the routers configuration interface and from here you should be able to do as described in the earlier posts

Have you tries this yet? Remember, NetGear is weird sometimes. They, for some reason, do not like to go by the standard admin and blank for the access to the control panel. You may need to look at the original box, or google the model number to find the appropriate username/password. Atleast this was the case for our WAP at the office.

Member Avatar for Solen

Once into the router page ( for me) how do I change the WEP code?
Thanks

Member Avatar for jbennet

here is how to do it on my one

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Member Avatar for Solen

Thanks, i worked out the problem. There was no Wireless Setting panel in the basic or the advanced page, so I looked up the actual model, and it is simply a router, so no wireless at all. I was confused, because the landlord said it was a wireless, and every time I turn on my computer, I get a message saying Wireless Network Available.
Thanks for your help,
Solen.

Member Avatar for jbennet

it was probably your neighbors wireless or someting

Member Avatar for gailann

I am trying to get internet on a new laptop, but do not know the security key. Can anyone help me?

Member Avatar for saloni121

hi......
i get so many wireless signal at my flat........ i do not have internet facility.... i want to get connect with ny of those router..... but the problem is it requires the password...... is there any way that i can get password for those netgear router.........

thnx

Member Avatar for vinothsrd

Please click on the below link and get the exact information to change the security key...

http://fixnetworkissues.blogspot.com/

Please tell me how this information helped you!!!

Member Avatar for dogcyrus

NETGEAR ROUTER. I entered a user name and password but at the time did not make my netgear router secure. Since then I have forgotten both. How do I find out what they are, Tried to reset. Wont allow me.
Help!

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dogcyrus
Many of my customers have the same issue, but the reset buttom ALWAYS works. On some models you have to hold it down for a long time. I have seen some that you have to hold for 1 minutet before it resets to factory settings.

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Member Avatar for keofirst3

where is the reset button on a netgear router?

Member Avatar for charlie106

how to security code for belkin

Member Avatar for paro

you can edit by entering into its edit mode by connecting it with netwoirking physical wire.. by going to its orignal IP address, there you will not need any password to connect.

Member Avatar for evita111111

hello I have the same problem, I habe a NETGAR router and I lost the security code and PIN. How do I restore it? Called them but they said it's more than 90 days (bought it in July) so they can't help. Please advise!!!Thank YOU.. I am not well with computers so pls easy language:)

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