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Technical News & Discussion => Networking & Routers => Netgear => Topic started by: Broadback on Nov 11, 2012, 12:57:37

Title: Netgear Router DGN1000
Post by: Broadback on Nov 11, 2012, 12:57:37
I only took delivery of this machine a couple of days ago. Now I wish to use the wireless function to connect, in this instance, to my Kindle. After a lot of faffing (the printed instructions are non existent) I have found the password and got it to work. However is there an easy way to change the password, or even remove it?
Title: Re: Netgear Router DGN1000
Post by: Steve on Nov 11, 2012, 13:07:24
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12744  Any use?
Title: Re: Netgear Router DGN1000
Post by: Broadback on Nov 11, 2012, 13:42:32
That looks as though it would do it, problem is I cannot log in. The bottom of the router gives address:
http:\\192.168.0.1
This gives me the opportunity to enter the Login Name and Password, which the bottom  says is admin and password respectively, the only problem is the login does not work!  :bawl:
Title: Re: Netgear Router DGN1000
Post by: Steve on Nov 11, 2012, 14:33:11
Did you get the router from IDNet? If so I think the username may have been changed to your IDNet user name hopefully someone will confirm this.
Title: Re: Netgear Router DGN1000
Post by: Rik on Nov 11, 2012, 14:42:46
They also change the password. It used to be to the login password, but I think they stopped using that.
Title: Re: Netgear Router DGN1000
Post by: Broadback on Nov 11, 2012, 14:43:40
Thanks Steve, it woks with the Netgear log in and the IDNet password, I am now in so hopefully can now sort it
Title: Re: Netgear Router DGN1000
Post by: Broadback on Nov 12, 2012, 09:02:55
I have now corrected it, it was so easy once I knew how. Why do manufacturers seem to make their manual so difficult to comprehend, also no written instructions are supplied. Many thanks both of you for your help. I often wonder what I would do without IDNetters!
Title: Re: Netgear Router DGN1000
Post by: Steve on Nov 12, 2012, 10:56:31
I've asked support to confirm whether the username and password (IDNet login password) you used are their normal supplied settings, if so we could place it somewhere for reference (if it isn't there already)
Title: Re: Netgear Router DGN1000
Post by: Gary on Nov 12, 2012, 11:25:12
Quote from: Broadback on Nov 12, 2012, 09:02:55
I have now corrected it, it was so easy once I knew how. Why do manufacturers seem to make their manual so difficult to comprehend, also no written instructions are supplied. Many thanks both of you for your help. I often wonder what I would do without IDNetters!
You can download a PDF manual for your router here, http://support.netgear.com/product/DGN1000.
Title: Re: Netgear Router DGN1000
Post by: Broadback on Nov 12, 2012, 11:49:54
Thanks Garry, I have already done that, but it is not easy (to me) to find and understand the bit of information you need. Perhaps it is an age thing! Please say it is, then I can sue you for ageism!  ;)
Title: Re: Netgear Router DGN1000
Post by: Gary on Nov 12, 2012, 22:58:02
Quote from: Broadback on Nov 12, 2012, 11:49:54
Thanks Garry, I have already done that, but it is not easy (to me) to find and understand the bit of information you need. Perhaps it is an age thing! Please say it is, then I can sue you for ageism!  ;)
Its probably a PDF thing  ;D