Some users have said a 192.168.1.1 refused to connect error arises when they try to open their router settings pages. Below are some of the resolutions that might fix the Netgear passwords not working.

How to fix Netgear router admin password is not working

1. Double-check the login details for the router

First, make sure that you’re really entering the right default password for your Netgear router. The Netgear Router Password page includes a full list of default login passwords for the various router models. Open that page in a browser to check the login details for your router model. You might also find the settings page’s login details on a sticker at the bottom of your router.

2. Don’t rely on saved passwords

Make sure your browser isn’t trying to automatically log in to the router’s settings page. Your browser might automatically input a saved password for the router settings page. If so, erase that password. Then enter the default password for the router yourself.

3. Turn off third-party antivirus software

Third-party antivirus utilities are also known to block access to routers’ settings pages. So, try turning off third-party antivirus software by right-clicking their system tray icons and selecting a turn off or disable option of some kind. If you can’t find a disable setting on the context menu, open the antivirus utility’s primary window and have a look through its settings tab. Thereafter, log in to your router’s settings page with the antivirus software disabled.

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4. Disable all browser extensions

5. Reset the browser

6. Reset the Netgear router

It might be the case that the Netgear router’s password has been changed from the original default one. However, you can restore the original login password by pressing the small reset button at the back of the router with a paperclip. Press that button for about 20-30 seconds until the router’s lights start blinking. In addition, turn the router off and back on after resetting.

  Those are some of the most probable resolutions for fixing admin password login issues for Netgear routers. For further potential fixes, users with MyNETGEAR accounts can submit support issues at the Netgear website. If you have any other questions or suggestions, reach for the comments section below. RELATED ARTICLES TO CHECK OUT:

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