How Can I Reset Set My Network Key

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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on November 27th, 2010 1:02 PM

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There is a small pen sized hole in the back of the router. Use a ball point pen and press and hold down that button for about 15 seconds. Follow these steps to secure your router again.

Configuring WPA/WPA2:

Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to any one of the four LAN ports of the NETGEAR router.

In a web browser, enter the router's IP address - either http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 by default.

When prompted for a Username and Password, enter the default username and password (admin; password) unless you have already changed it. NETGEAR recommends changing the default password to increase the security of your network.

Select Wireless Settings from the Setup menu in the left-hand navigation bar.

Under Wireless Network, enter your desired network name in the Name (SSID) box.

Under Security Options, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES].

Under Security Options (WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK), enter your desired network password into the Passphrase box.

WRITE DOWN or KEEP NOTE of your network name, security option and passphrase - you will require them to connect wireless computers and devices to your network.