So, your Netgear router is not working after reset? This blog will help you out in solving issues regarding how you can get rid of this error. All you can do is understand the reset process in an easy way. This way you will be able to make your router work again. If you want to know about Netgear setup or are facing wi-fi-related issues, you can connect with the Netgear Router Support team for help.
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US: +1 (828) 490-7310
UK: +44-20-3375-8816
AUS: +61-2-4072-0594
How to Reset your Netgear Router for Most Common Routers
· Detect the “Reset” button. It is seen on the back of the router & it has a label “reset” or “restore factory settings”
· This button is made to press long and avoid any accidental resets.
· Insert the bend paper clip in the reset button. Press & hold the button for seven seconds. The power light will begin to blink. Release the “Reset” button. The router will reboot & the power light will glow in green or white color.
· Netgear router will restore to its factory settings. Setup your router by these points
For Special Netgear Routers
On DGN2000 or DG834Gv5 Netgear Routers
- Hook the buttons on the side of the router labeled “Wireless” & “WPS.”
- Press & hold the “WPS” and “Wireless” buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds. The power LED will blink red.
- Release the buttons. The router will reboot and the power LED will glow.
Netgear router is restored to its factory settings and follows the documentation to set up your router.
Call Toll-Free Numbers For Support
US: +1 (828) 490-7310
UK: +44-20-3375-8816
AUS: +61-2-4072-0594
When your Netgear router is not working after the reset you may follow these Troubleshoot points
When you get fail in resetting the Netgear router, follow the troubleshooting tricks & help yourself.
- In Control Panel Window, navigate to “Programs and feature” section-> and click on “Turn Windows Features on or off” in the left
- Scroll down to the “TFTP client” option in the new window and enable it.
- Next, navigate to “Network and Internet” option in Control Panel-> and, open the “Network and Sharing Center” window.
- Click on ‘Change Adapter settings’ on the left pane of the window and set your IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default gateway as provided by ISP.
In case, you don’t have this information- contact Wi-Fi Router Support for the solution.
- Download Netgear router firmware and connect your PC to Ethernet port & turn on your router.
- Download Netgear router firmware and connect your pc to ethernet port & turn on your router.
- Then, type “tftp-i168.1.1 put firmware.chk” in command prompt window.
- Finally, wait patiently for the Netgear router to reboot itself.
You can now reset the wireless router properly!!
Other things you can consider
Is it possible to reset the Netgear router using a mobile or tablet?
No. The user has to attach the device like a laptop or PC physically to the router and then, factory reset it manually. If you want to know about Netgear setup or are facing wi-fi-related issues, you can connect with the Netgear Router Support team for help.
Call Toll-Free Numbers For Support
US: +1 (828) 490-7310
UK: +44-20-3375-8816
AUS: +61-2-4072-0594
If the light doesn’t turn up on the Router, what to do?
You can start by inspecting the power connections and other units helpful in router reset. If any of these units are damaged, loose, or worn-out then, replace them first.
I hope, your Netgear router is working with the above tricks. If you want to know about Netgear setup or are facing wi-fi-related issues, you can connect with the Netgear Router Support team for help.
