Netgear

Netgear WNR3500L

How to Factory Reset the Netgear WNR3500L Wi-Fi Wireless Router

  1. Make sure your Netgear WNR3500L is powered on.
  2. Locate the factory reset button on the back of the WNR3500L router.
  3. Using a paper clip or similar pointed object, press and hold the reset button for at least 7 seconds.
  4. Release the button and wait 2-3 minutes for the router to fully reboot.
  5. You can now reconfigure your WNR3500L using the default credentials below.

NOTE: If the factory (also known as hard) reset button on your Netgear WNR3500L 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 WNR3500L Default Login Credentials

After performing a factory reset, your Netgear WNR3500L 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 WNR3500L setup page.

About the Netgear WNR3500L

The Netgear WNR3500L is a Wireless-N Gigabit router with speeds up to 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. It features a 480 MHz processor, four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, one Gigabit WAN port, one USB 2.0 port for shared storage, and WPA/WPA2 wireless security. The WNR3500L was designed as an open-source-friendly router with official support for DD-WRT and Tomato firmware, making it popular among power users and networking enthusiasts.

Specifications

Manufacturer Netgear
Model WNR3500L
Wi-Fi Capable Yes
Reset Capabilities Factory Reset, Hard Reset, Soft Reset