This article covers how to reset the Netgear DG834G router back to factory default settings. A router reset is very different than a router reboot. Turning a router off and back on again causes a reboot. However, when you reset a router you, return it back to its factory default settings.
Warning: This is not a step to be taken lightly. The following settings will be changed in your router:
- The router's username and password are reset.
- Your WiFi name and password are reset.
- Any ISP settings saved in your router will be removed. You may have to contact your ISP.
- Any firewall settings, parental controls, and port forwards that you have configured will be removed.
Resetting your router should be considered the last step. 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 DG834G Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear DG834G. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear DG834G - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear DG834G router
- Netgear DG834G - Netgear DG834G User Manual
- Netgear DG834G - Netgear DG834G Login Instructions
- Netgear DG834G - How to change the DNS settings on a Netgear DG834G router
- Netgear DG834G - Setup WiFi on the Netgear DG834G
- Netgear DG834G - Information About the Netgear DG834G Router
- Netgear DG834G - Netgear DG834G Screenshots
Recover Password in Netgear DG834G
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 is designed from the ground up to help you recover your forgotten router username and password, which can save you a lot of time.
Router Password Finder - Lost or Forgotten Router Password Recovery Tool
Do not do a full router reset until after you have tried every other option to log in to your router.
Reset the Netgear DG834G
Most of the time you can find a small reset button located on either the back or the bottom of a router. Look at your router and try to find something that looks like this:
Your reset button may look different, but usually they are very small. If you find a pinhole on the back of the router then that may be the reset button. You will need a paper clip to push it.
Hold the reset button down for 10 seconds and watch the lights. The lights on the front of the router should do something different when the reset happens. It is harmless to hold the reset button too long.
Remember, this will totally reset your Netgear DG834G 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 DG834G
Now that you have finished resetting the router, you need to login to the router interface using the default username and password. Just follow our DG834G Login Guide to find all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
After logging in, you should really change your router's password for added security. It's a very bad idea to leave your router's password set to the factory default. You can follow our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you pick a solid password for your router.
Tip: Put your new password on a post-in note and stick it to the bottom of your router.
Other Netgear DG834G Guides
This isn't our only Netgear DG834G guide. We also have the following guides for this router.
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear DG834G. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear DG834G - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear DG834G router
- Netgear DG834G - Netgear DG834G User Manual
- Netgear DG834G - Netgear DG834G Login Instructions
- Netgear DG834G - How to change the DNS settings on a Netgear DG834G router
- Netgear DG834G - Setup WiFi on the Netgear DG834G
- Netgear DG834G - Information About the Netgear DG834G Router
- Netgear DG834G - Netgear DG834G Screenshots