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Question:
How do I reset my password if I forgot it?
Answer:
The only way to reset the password is to flash the configuration file (ROM file) within the router.You may find a copy of the configuration file on your CD that came with your router. It should be named romfile0.31x or you can download it from our website at
http://www.netgear.com/support_main.asp.Be sure you place the romfile0 in a location that you can browse to. (e.g. C: emp).
You will need a standard straight RS232C 9-pin serial cable to connect to the router’s console port to a serial port on your PC (Normally COM 1or COM 2). (This cable is normally not included with your router)You will also need some type of Terminal Emulation software in the following steps it assumed you are using a Windows-based PC and the program HyperTerminal.
If you are using a Macintosh or other TE software you should be able to still accomplish these steps by making the necessary logical adjustments.
Open HyperTerminal (It comes with Windows; Start>Programs>Accessories>Communications)
At the Connection Description dialog box, enter a Name (it does not matter what you call it), Click OK.
At the Connect To dialog box be sure the last entry “Connect using” refers to the COM port on your PC that the router is connected to.
At next dialog box, Port Settings; set the following values:Bits per second: 9600bpsData bits: 8 data bitsParity: NoneStop bits: 1Flow control: Hardware.
Click OK6. Power off the router, then power it back on.
You will see “Press any key to enter debug mode within 3 seconds”, go ahead and press any key.
Type ""atur3"", press enter.
You will see “Starting XMODEM upload (CRC mode)”, go up to the Transfer Menu at the top of the HyperTerminal screen, select Send File.
When the Send File dialog box appears, change the Protocol to: Xmodem, browse for the romfile0 file, select it, click the open button, click on the send button, you will see start Xmodem upload.
After it is complete, close HyperTerminal and reboot the router.
The password which will now be set back to the default password; “1234”
You will then have to reconfigure the router for your ISP settings since the router is now set back to default.
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