NETGEAR Nighthawk R7000 Installation Manual page 11

Recover a Forgotten Admin Password
The default password for the admin user name is password. If you
changed the password and used the password recovery feature, you
can retrieve this password.
 To retrieve a forgotten admin password:
1. Launch a web browser.
2. Type www.routerlogin.net in the address field of the browser.
A login screen displays.
3. Click the Cancel button.
4. When prompted, enter your saved answers and the serial number
of your router.
The serial number is on the router label.
Find a Forgotten WiFi Security Password
The preset WiFi password is on the router label. If you changed your
WiFi password and forgot what it is, log in to the router to view its
current WiFi password.
 To connect to the router and view its WiFi password:
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a black LAN
port on the router.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. Type www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
A login screen displays.
4. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
The router BASIC Home screen displays.
5. Select Wireless Settings.
The Security Options section of the screen displays your WiFi
password.
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