Newer NETGEAR routers prompt you to change the default password during the setup process for improved security. If you have an older NETGEAR router, or to change the admin password to something else after setup, you can do so from the router web interface
In this article, you will learn how to reset your NETGEAR router password using the password recovery feature, and why password security is important for protecting your online accounts and devices.
For Netgear, the username and password combination is admin/admin. Both the username and password are case sensitive, so be careful to avoid any accidental capitalizations or spaces.
Netgear makes it easy to change your router and Wi-Fi passwords on their web-based admin interface. We'll show you how to log in to your Netgear modem or router's admin website at routerlogin.net and change your password.