Is your Netgear WiFi router not working properly due to some issue? Have you tried restarting your device and updating its firmware, but nothing worked in your favor? Well, I can relate. A couple of months back, my home router became a pain in the head too. I tried every knack possible and that’s when I came across my knight in shining armor – Netgear router reset.
Performing Netgear Nighthawk reset didn’t exactly expose the issue that I was facing with the WiFi router, but it surely resolved it. To ensure that you don’t end up getting lost on Google looking for solutions, I’ve written this article for you.
With the help of this article, I’ll make you familiar with the two methods through which you can reset your device and get rid of the router issues. So, without any further ado, scroll down, and continue reading.
How to Reset Netgear Router Using Different Methods
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By Pressing the Reset Button
The first way to reset Netgear router is by pressing the Reset button on your device. Here are the instructions you need to go through in order to reset your WiFi router:
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Power on your Netgear router once you’re done plugging it into a socket.
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Then, locate the hole-like Reset button on your home router.
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As soon as you locate it, use a paper clip or oil pin to press the Reset button.
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Wait for about 10 to 15 seconds until the LED lights on your router start blinking.
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After a few seconds, your Nighthawk router will get restored to its factory default settings.
By following the aforementioned steps, you’ll be able to resolve whatever issue you were facing with your router. No router troubleshooting tip is required in this case.
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By Accessing the Login Page
Another method through which you can easily reset Netgear router is by accessing the routerlogin.net web page.
Here’s how:
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Switch on your laptop and launch a browser.
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Next, access the web user interface of your Netgear router.
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Enter the Nighthawk router default login credentials to proceed further.
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Once you have successfully logged into your router, go to the Advanced option.
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On the left corner, click on Maintenance > Backup Settings.
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Under the Backup Settings, navigate to the ‘Revert to Factory Default Settings’ option.
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Click on the Erase button and wait for a couple of seconds.
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After a few seconds, you’ll be surely able to reset Netgear router.
Note: Make sure that you follow these step-by-step guidelines with your eyes open, only then will you be able to resolve the router not working issue. Also, if at any point you find yourself caught in the web of doubts, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.
I was the one to provide you with a solution and I want to be the one to answer your queries.