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Tip: If the router is in access point mode or bridge mode and you do not know the IP
address that is assigned to it, first try to use an IP scanner application to detect the IP
address. (IP scanner applications are available online free of charge.) If you can detect
the IP address, you don't need to reset the router to factory default settings.
Use the Reset button
CAUTION:
This process erases all settings that you configured in the router.
To reset the router to factory default settings:
1. On the back of the router, locate the Reset button.
2. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for at least five
seconds.
3. Release the Reset button.
The Power LED starts blinking. When the reset is complete, the router restarts. This
process takes about two minutes.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset.
For example, if you are connected to the router web interface, do not close the
browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router. Wait until the
router finishes restarting.
Erase the settings
CAUTION:
This process erases all settings that you configured in the router.
To erase the settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays.
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I have internet signal to Modem and all lights on router show strong signal, but cannot connect to the internet on my home networks. Help!
If you have a strong signal but cannot connect to the internet with your NETGEAR Nighthawk R7450 router, the issue may be one of the following:
1. Router Did Not Obtain an IP Address
- Check if your router has received an IP address from your ISP.
- Log in to the router’s admin page at `http://www.routerlogin.net`, go to the ADVANCED tab, and check the Internet port IP address.
- If it shows `0.0.0.0`, restart your modem and router to force recognition.
2. ISP Requires a Login
- Some ISPs require a login using PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or another method.
- Verify your ISP’s login credentials and enter them correctly in the router’s Internet Setup page.
3. Incorrect ISP Settings
- Ensure the hostname assigned by your ISP matches the one set in the router.
- If your ISP allows only a specific MAC address, you may need to inform them of your new router or configure MAC address cloning in the router settings.
4. DNS Issues
- If the router has an IP address but no internet access, check the DNS server settings.
- Restart your computer and verify that the DNS settings are correct.
5. Gateway Configuration
- Ensure the router is set as the TCP/IP gateway on your computer.
Try these steps to resolve the issue and restore internet connectivity.
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