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:
Plug in the power cable and turn on the router. Turn the device around so you have access to the back panel. Use a paperclip or other sharp object to press the Reset button. Hold the Reset button for five to 10 seconds or until the power light blinks. When the power light stops blinking and becomes a solid color, the reset is complete. This may take at least 30 seconds. Unplug the power cable for a few seconds. Then, plug it back in to reboot the router. Wait at least 30 seconds for the WNR1000 to boot up. When the router is reset, go to http://192. 168. 1. 1 and enter admin for the username and password for the password. To ensure security, change the default password.
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
