How To Setup Netgear Router Password

The Netgear router comes with the default password and username. But, as a user, you must consider changing the default login credentials as soon as possible to prevent unauthorized access.

These login details are quite important to log in to the web interface of your Netgear router. After accessing the web interface you can make changes in the settings of your router. While setting up the new password you need to keep certain things in mind.

You must build a strong password that includes uppercase & lowercase letters, special characters, and numbers. The Netgear router comes with a "password recovery feature" through which you can recover your password.

How to Set Up a Netgear Router Password?

Following is a step-by-step guide to setting up a Netgear router password -

• First, connect your computer or any device to your router with an ethernet cable. Forming a connection with the help of an ethernet cable gives stability to the connection.
• Now you have to open the web browser that you use.
• In the search bar you have to enter www.routerlogin.com or any of the three following IP addresses-

10.0.0.1
192.168.1.1
192.168.0.1

• In case you have changed the default IP address of your router you can consider entering the newer one.

NOTE- If you are still not able to access the router settings then you can check the "I cannot access my router settings" article for guidance.

• You will have to enter now the default login details including the username and password. The default credentials for Netgear routers are

Username - admin
Password -Password

NOTE- In case you have changed the default login credentials you are supposed to enter the changes details. And if you do not remember your new password or username then you should perform a factory reset to set the router back to the factory default settings.

• After entering the login credential you have to select the 'advanced tab" and then choose the "wireless setup" option.
• The password (network key) for your wireless network will be on the right side of the passphrase in the box.
• You have to enter the required wifi password and hit the "apply" option to save all the changes.
• Now that you have saved the changes, search for the wireless network and connect with the devices by entering the new password (network key).

Setup Netgear Router Password :

Step 1 : Open a web browser and start the setup wizard by attempting to access the Internet. Alternatively browse to: https://192.168.0.1/ If you are prompted for a User name and Password enter the User name admin and Password password.

Step 2 : The page below should appear while the Netgear router detects what it needs to do next.

Step 3 : After a short wait you will be prompted to start the wizard. Ensure Yes is selected then click Next.

Step 4 : When prompted select UK from the Country drop-down box (if it doesn't appear already) then click Next.

Step 5 : The Netgear will now detect the settings required.

Step 6 : You'll be prompted for your ISP User Name and Password. The password will be a mixture of letters and numbers and is case-sensitive so should be entered exactly as it appears in your Technical Details. Click Next after completing these details.

Step 7 : The Netgear router will save the details you have entered.

Step 8 : Then Your screen will appear confirming the setup is complete and displaying the wireless details for your Netgear router. Keep this information somewhere safe if you need to connect devices to the Netgear router via Wi-Fi. Take note of these details then click Take me to the Internet.

Step 9 : After that you can see a page confirming the Netgear router is setup; you can now start using the Internet.