Erase The Current Configuration Settings; Remote Management - NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3200 User Manual

Erase the Current Configuration Settings

You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default settings. You might
want to do this if you move the router to a different network. (See
page 166.)
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To erase the configuration settings:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings screen displays.
5. Click the Erase button.
The factory default settings are restored. The user name is admin, the password is
password, and the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1. DHCP is enabled.

Remote Management

You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must know
the router's WAN IP address to use this feature. For information about remote access using
Dynamic DNS, see
Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure
password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any
language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers,
and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. See
Password
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To set up remote management:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Chapter 8, Access USB Devices Through the
on page 120.
Manage Your Network
Change the admin
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Factory Settings on
Internet.