How to Change a Netgear Password

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch an Internet browser on your computer.

   The default username and password for your Netgear Genie router are “admin” and “password.” The user interface for your Netgear Genie router will display on the screen. ,,,, The password for your Netgear Genie router has now been changed.
   
   If you own a dual router with a
   2.4Ghz wireless band and a 5Ghz wireless band, you will be required to change the password in each respective section under “Security Options.” , If you had any wireless devices connected to your router, you will required to log in using the username and the new, updated password.
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   Step 2: Type one of the following URLs into the address bar of your Internet browser: “http://www.routerlogin.net

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   Step 3: ” “http://www.routerlogin.com

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   Step 4: ” “http://192.168.1.1” or “http://192.168.0.1.” If at any point you changed the URL for your router from one of the default addresses above

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   Step 5: you will be required to type in the URL you created.

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   Step 6: Type in your router’s current username and password into the fields provided.

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   Step 7: Click on the tab labeled “Advanced

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   Step 8: ” and click on the “Setup” tab on the left.

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   Step 9: Click on “Wireless Setup.

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    Step 10: Delete the current password next to the field labeled “Passphrase” under the “Security Options” section.

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    Step 11: Type in a new password of your choice

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    Step 12: then click on “Apply” at the top of the Wireless Setup window.

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    Step 13: Exit out of the Netgear Genie router interface.

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