If the Default Password Doesn’t Work
If the default password doesn’t work, it means someone changed it away from the default password. This is good for security purposes, but it doesn’t help if you need to get in. To return the router to the defaults, reset the router to its factory default settings. This removes the changed password and username, then restores the default credentials as they’re described above. Here’s how to reset a NETGEAR WNR1000 router:
Restore Your Preferred Settings
Reenter the other custom settings if you want your router back in the same state it was in before you reset it. If you had a wireless network configured, for example, enter the SSID and password you want to use. The same is true for other custom settings, such as DNS servers.
What to Do When You Can’t Access the Router
By default, you can access the NETGEAR WNR1000 router at http://192.168.1.1, unless the IP address was changed after it was first set up. You don’t have to reset the router just to learn its IP address. Instead, use a computer that’s connected to the router to find the default gateway IP address.
Firmware and Manual Links
All downloads, user manuals, and support articles for this router are available on the NETGEAR WNR1000 support page. For information on your specific version, find the appropriate one in the Select a different version dropdown menu. Each of the four versions of the WNR1000 router has a separate user manual:
Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 Version 4
