This guide shows you how to reset your Netgear DM602 router to factory default settings. A router reset is very different than a router reboot. Rebooting a router is simply turning it off and back on again. However, when you reset a router you, return it back to its factory default settings.
Warning: Since this erases everything you have done to the router, there are some things you need to consider first. When you reset your router, the following will happen.
- The router's login and password are reset.
- All WiFi information such as network name, password, and authentication method are erased.
- Any ISP settings saved in your router will be removed. You may have to contact your ISP.
- All port forwards, firewall settings, and parental controls that you have configured 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 DM602 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear DM602. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear DM602 - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear DM602 router
- Netgear DM602 - Netgear DM602 User Manual
- Netgear DM602 - Netgear DM602 Login Instructions
- Netgear DM602 - How to change the DNS settings on a Netgear DM602 router
- Netgear DM602 - Information About the Netgear DM602 Router
- Netgear DM602 - Netgear DM602 Screenshots
Recover Password in Netgear DM602
If the only reason that you are resetting your router is because you forgot your router password, then you may want to try running our Router Password Finder instead of resetting your router.
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 - Automatically Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
A router reset should be the last thing you try if you are unable to login.
Reset the Netgear DM602
There is usually a small reset button located on either the back or the bottom of a router. A typical reset button looks like this:
Your reset button may look different, but usually they are very small. You may need a paper clip to push the reset button.
Watch the front panel lights while you hold the reset button down for at least 10 seconds. The blinking pattern of the lights on the front of the router should change when the reset is complete. You can hold the button down as long as you like, it will not hurt anything.
Don't forget, this step will totally reset your Netgear DM602 router back to factory settings.
This last step should only be taken if you have tried everything else, such as using our Router Password Finder software, which can recover lost or forgotten router passwords.
Login to the Netgear DM602
Once the reset is complete, you need to login to your router using the default IP address, username, and password. You can follow the DM602 Login Guide to find everything that you need to log in.
Change Your Password
Be sure to change your router's default password after you get logged back in. Leaving a router password set to default is a very serious security risk. If you need help coming up with a strong password, check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.
Tip: Put your new password on a post-in note and stick it to the bottom of your router.
Other Netgear DM602 Guides
We have collected a lot of information about the Netgear DM602 router. You can find some of our additional content here.
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear DM602. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear DM602 - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear DM602 router
- Netgear DM602 - Netgear DM602 User Manual
- Netgear DM602 - Netgear DM602 Login Instructions
- Netgear DM602 - How to change the DNS settings on a Netgear DM602 router
- Netgear DM602 - Information About the Netgear DM602 Router
- Netgear DM602 - Netgear DM602 Screenshots