NETGEAR router login

Routers admin page of newer Netgear router can be simply accessed using routerlogin.com or routerlogin.net. You don’t need to remember the default IP of the Netgear router anymore. The recent range of Netgear routers is configured in such a way that when you go to the www.routerlogin.net login page from your home network, it redirects automatically to the router admin or configuration page.

Here in this article, we shall discuss how to access the NETGEAR router login page (www.routerlogin.net or routerlogin.com) and all the problems and their respective solutions you may encounter while logging in to your NETGEAR router, especially for the first time.

You may be unable to access the www.routerlogin.net login page because of your router’s faulty software. Furthermore, a misconfigured browser cache or mismatched browsers may be to blame for the issue in question. The problem occurs when you, as the afflicted user, attempts to access the router’s administration panel through www.routerlogin.net login. The issue then is not limited to a particular operating system or model of NETGEAR router. Some customers face a problem while configuring the router for the first time as well.

Before proceeding with the troubleshooting method to log in to the NETGEAR router, ensure that you are using the correct password and user name for the router (“admin” and “password” are the default versions). Disconnect your system from any other wired, wireless, corporate, or VPN connections as well (merely a single connection, whether wireless or wired to the NETGEAR router). Furthermore, deactivate all pop-up blockers and ad-blocking browser add-ons.

How to access the NETGEAR router login page to configure router?

To access your NETGEAR router using a web browser, follow these steps:

Launch a web browser from any device linked to the network of your router.
Type www.routerlogin.net or http://192.168.1.1. in the address bar for login page.
The router login screen appears.
Enter the router administrator’s username and password.
‘admin’ is the user name. The password is the one you entered throughout the setup process. The case of user name and password is essential.
If you don’t remember your NETGEAR admin password, read. How do I retrieve my NETGEAR admin password?
The BASIC Home screen is visible.

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Your inability to access the NETGEAR router login page may potentially arise due to three broad categories and how to fix them:

1. Incorrect URL

To get access to your NETGEAR router, use the following troubleshooting tips:

Check that you’re using the correct web address URL, user name, and password.
Web address: www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net
Default username: admin
Default password: password
Visit How do I log in to my NETGEAR home router? For more information.

Note: If you previously modified your router’s admin password, the default password will no longer work.

Browser issue

If you see an error notice when trying to visit www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net login page, follow the steps at the given links to erase your browser cache:

Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17438/windows-internet-explorer-view-delete-browsing-history
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-clear-firefox-cache
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10607/microsoft-edge-view-delete-browser-history
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/clear-your-browsing-history-sfri47acf5d6/mac

Internet Explorer (IE):

In Internet Explorer, visit Tools > Internet Options > Delete Browsing History.
Make sure that your tick all of the choices, then click Delete.

Google Chrome:

To precise browsing data in Chrome, go to the browser toolbar, click More Tools, and then pick Clear Browsing Data.
Select “beginning of time” and then click Clear Browsing Data.

Note: Using a new browser may potentially help to address your accessibility issue. For instance, if you usually use Google Chrome, try using Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari to visit the router login page.

3. Slow URL

Enter the default IP address for your router in your browser’s address bar.
Try connecting to your router differently. If you’re utilising WiFi, consider switching to a physical Ethernet connection. You may also experiment with various WiFi connections. Connect to the 5 GHz frequency if you have a connection with the 2.4 GHz frequency.
Attempt using a different device (phone, tablet, laptop, desktop).
You may be unable to use your router’s web interface if the router’s connected to numerous networks simultaneously (wireless, wired, VPN, or a corporate connection). Connect exclusively to your NETGEAR router and disconnect from any other Internet or VPN connections.
Temporarily disable firewalls, ad-blocking software and pop-up blockers.
Power cycle your modem, router, and connected devices (including desktops, laptops, tablets, game consoles, phones).
Visit ‘How do I power cycle my home network?‘ for more information.

Note: First, try 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. If these IP addresses do not work, visit one of the following links:

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How to reset NETGEAR router login?

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Type www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser.
A login window opens.
Click Cancel.
If password recovery is enabled, you will be requested to input the router’s serial number.
The serial number is available on the product label.
Enter the router’s serial number.
Continue by clicking on the ‘Continue’ button.
A screen appears asking for the answers to your security questions.
Enter the answers to your security questions that you have already stored.
Continue by clicking on the ‘Continue’ button.
A screen appears with the option to reset the router password.
Enter and confirm the new password.
Enter your security questions or create new ones.
Now, press the Next button.
Your password is now successfully reset.
Click login to re-enter your new password into the router.

If you have a router that uses a NETGEAR genie user interface, visit NETGEAR Genie download and Setup, How to configure your NETGEAR router for cable internet connection with NETGEAR genie? If, instead, you have a DSL internet connection, check out one of the following articles:

If your router uses the old Smart Wizard user interface, visit How to configure a NETGEAR DSL gateway for internet connection with Smart Wizard?
If your router uses the NETGEAR genie user interface, see How to configure a NETGEAR DSL Gateway for internet connection with NETGEAR genie?

Launch a browser from any device connected to your router’s WiFi network.
Enter www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net login page address into your browser’s search bar.
A login window displays.
Note: If routerlogin.net does not display, see I’m having trouble accessing my NETGEAR router; what do I do?.
Click CANCEL.
The Router Password Recovery window will get displayed.
Enter your router’s serial number.
To find your router’s serial number, see: How do I find my NETGEAR home product’s serial number?.
Click CONTINUE.
Answer your security questions.
If you cannot answer your security questions, see: “How do I perform a factory reset on my NETGEAR router?” in the next section.
Click CONTINUE.
Your admin password displays.

How to reset using NETGEAR router hard reset? (performing a NETGEAR router factory reset)

Note: Any unique router settings and configurations you made are lost when you execute a factory reset. The admin user name, admin password, WiFi network name (SSID), WiFi password, and security settings on your router is reset to factory defaults.

Check that the power light on your router is on.
Find the Restore Factory Settings or Reset button on the back of your router.
Continuously press the “Reset” or “Restore Factory Settings” button for at least seven seconds with a paper clip or your finger or a similar item.
Remove your finger from the Restore Factory Settings or Reset button.
Your router is reset.

Use the default login credentials when you log in to your router again:

User Name: admin
Password: password

Follow the steps listed below after performing a factory reset:

After factory resetting your router, log in to your router using the default user name and password.
Click on “ADVANCED”.
Make sure that your router’s IP Address is 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 under Router Information,
Ensure that your firmware is the latest to prevent further login issues by following the steps below :
Click on ADVANCED > Router Update > Check.
Click on Yes to update the firmware if it is available.

Technical issues faced during NETGEAR www.routerlogin.net access

If you are using NETGEAR Genie app, remove it and then check if you can access the www.routerlogin.net login page. Also, try to access routerlogin.net login page with a different cable and port of your router.

NETGEAR router’s corrupt firmware
NETGEAR router’s non-volatile RAM issues (NVRAM)
www.routerlogin.net IP admin password issues.
IP access issues
Typing IP address in the search bar and not browser bar
Static vs Dynamic IP issues
Misconfiguration while plugging the cable into the port
Browser installation issues
Corrupt browser cache or incompatible browsers
You forgot the routerlogin.net admin password.

Firewall blocking issues.
VPN issues.
Parental control issues
A hardwired connection configuration issue (such as a bad Ethernet cable)
You are setting up the router for the first time.
Interruptions due to pre-installed pop-up blocking and ad-blocking tools
System’s access blocked to DNS Server.
Interruptions due to pre-installed anti-virus
Product incompatible with the Nighthawk app
Interruptions caused by other devices to your network

Frequently Asked Questions

What are NETGEAR router’s default user ID and password?

When you purchase a new NETGEAR router, it comes set with the factory default settings. When you visit your router’s web interface through the local web address www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net login page, the default password is ‘password‘, and the default user name is ‘admin‘.

How do I perform a factory reset on my NETGEAR router?

Check that the power light on your router is turned on. Find the Restore Factory Settings or Reset button on the back of your router. Press the Restore Factory Settings or Reset button continuously for at least seven seconds with a paper clip or similar item. Remove your finger from the Restore Factory Settings or Reset button. Your router has been reset.

How to find NETGEAR router default SSID and password?

The default SSID (network name) and password for a NETGEAR router can usually be found on a label on the bottom or back of the router itself. The label should also include the default login credentials for accessing the router’s settings, which you may need to change the SSID and password. Visit to know more information on How to find my Wifi SSID?

If you cannot find the label or have changed the default login credentials and forgotten them, you can try resetting the router to its factory settings. To do this, locate the reset button on the back of the router (usually a small button that requires a paperclip or similar object to press), and hold it down for about 10 seconds until the lights on the router start flashing. Visit to know more about How to change Wifi SSID (network name) & password on router?

After the router has reset to its factory settings, you can use the default login credentials to access the settings and configure the SSID and password to your preference. Just keep in mind that resetting the router will also erase any custom settings you may have configured, so you’ll need to set those up again as well.

How to access the NETGEAR router through NETGEAR Genie Setup Wizard?

Connect your modem to the NETGEAR router’s internet port and your PC to any four LAN ports.
Turn off and on the computer, router, and broadband/cable modem. Please wait for all of them to complete the booting up process to come through.
Launch a web browser to type the router’s IP address which would be either http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1, in the address bar and press Enter.
You will be requested to enter the router’s login information. The default username and password are admin and password, respectively. Character case matters when it comes to usernames and passwords.
If the default username and password do not work, you may have changed the password. Please try other passwords you may have changed as well. Otherwise, a factory reset is required to return the router to its default settings.
Visit Using the NETGEAR router hard reset action (performing a NETGEAR router factory reset)u0022 section on this page to perform a factory reset.
After selecting the Setup Wizard, the Setup Wizard window will appear. Click Next after selecting Yes.
The Setup Wizard detects the type of internet connection in use. The Setup Wizard identifies Dynamic IP for cable internet connections.
Now press the Next button. The router saves the settings.
Note: If your internet service provider provided you with detailed DNS information that must be set up, do not modify the default values. (Official) Select Router Status from the Maintenance menu to see if you are connected to the internet. Examine the IP Address box to determine if you have a legitimate IP address (that is, it is not blank or filled with zeroes, such as 0.0.0.0).