Netgear R6100 (AC1200)
How to Factory Reset the Netgear R6100 (AC1200) Wi-Fi Wireless Router
- Make sure your Netgear R6100 is powered on.
- Locate the factory reset button on the back of the R6100 router.
- Using a paper clip or similar pointed object, press and hold the reset button for at least 7 seconds.
- Release the button and wait 2-3 minutes for the router to fully reboot.
- You can now reconfigure your R6100 using the default credentials below.
NOTE: If the factory (also known as hard) reset button on your Netgear R6100 is too small to push with your finger, try using an object such as the tip of a paper clip.
This is often the best way to press the reset button on Netgear routers.
Netgear R6100 Default Login Credentials
After performing a factory reset, your Netgear R6100 will be restored to its default settings. Use the following credentials to access the router’s admin panel:
- Default IP Address: 192.168.1.1
- Default Username: admin
- Default Password: password
Open a web browser and navigate to 192.168.1.1 or http://www.routerlogin.net to access the Netgear R6100 setup page.
About the Netgear R6100
The Netgear R6100 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) wireless router with combined speeds up to 1,200 Mbps (867 Mbps on 5 GHz + 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz). It features an internal antenna design, four 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN ports, one 10/100 WAN port, one USB 2.0 port for shared storage, and supports WPA/WPA2 security. The R6100 includes the Netgear Genie app for easy setup and management and ReadySHARE for USB storage access.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Netgear |
|---|---|
| Model | R6100 (AC1200) |
| Wi-Fi Capable | Yes |
| Reset Capabilities | Factory Reset, Hard Reset, Soft Reset |
