In this article, you will learn how to reset your Netgear C7000v2 back to factory settings. A router reset is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. Turning a router off and back on again causes a reboot. This is different from a reset because a reset completely erases all settings from the router.
Warning: Make sure that you fully understand the following before resetting your router. The following settings will be changed in your router:
- The router's login credentials are reset.
- All WiFi settings are reset, including network name and password.
- Your ISP username and password will be reset, and you may have to contact your ISP.
- Any parental controls, firewall settings, or port forwards will be removed.
A router reset is the last step you should take in recovering your router's password. You should be sure that you have tried to at least recover your router password using our Router Password Finder before resorting to a router reset.
Other Netgear C7000v2 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear C7000v2 v1.03.01. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear C7000v2 v1.02.09 - Login to the Netgear C7000v2
- Netgear C7000v2 v1.02.09 - Information About the Netgear C7000v2 Router
- Netgear C7000v2 v1.02.09 - Reset the Netgear C7000v2
- Netgear C7000v2 v1.02.09 - Netgear C7000v2 Screenshots
Recover Password in Netgear C7000v2
If you are resetting your router because you forgot your router password, then you should try running our Router Password Finder first.
Router Password Finder can save you a ton of time by recovering your lost or forgotten router password instead of doing a full router reset.
Router Password Finder - Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
If you are unable to recover your lost router password, then you may have to proceed with a full router reset.
Reset the Netgear C7000v2
You can usually find a small reset button on either the back or the bottom of a router. What you are looking for is something that looks like this:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. You may need a paper clip to push the reset button.
Keep an eye on the lights on the front of your router while holding the reset button down for about 10 seconds. Notice how the lights on the front of the router are blinking. When the lights do something different, the router is reset. Do not be concerned about holding the reset button down too long. It will not hurt anything.
Remember, this will totally reset your Netgear C7000v2 router.
Only do this once you have exhausted all other troubleshooting options, such as running our Router Password Finder software, which can recover a lost router password for you.
Login to the Netgear C7000v2
After you are finished resetting your router, you need to login in using the original factory username and password. You can follow the C7000v2 Login Guide to find everything that you need to log in.
Change Your Password
After logging in to your router for the first time, you need to change your router's password. Since factory passwords are well known, it's a huge security risk to leave your router set to the default. You can follow our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you pick a solid password for your router.
Tip: A great place to write your new password down is on a piece of paper taped to the bottom of your router.
Other Netgear C7000v2 Guides
If you want additional help with your Netgear C7000v2 be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear C7000v2 v1.03.01. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear C7000v2 v1.02.09 - Login to the Netgear C7000v2
- Netgear C7000v2 v1.02.09 - Information About the Netgear C7000v2 Router
- Netgear C7000v2 v1.02.09 - Reset the Netgear C7000v2
- Netgear C7000v2 v1.02.09 - Netgear C7000v2 Screenshots