This is the reset guide for the Netgear FVX538 router. This is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. Every time your router loses power it reboots. A Router Reset completely erases the router and returns it to factory settings.
Warning: Proceed with caution; resetting your router can be a major headache. When you reset your router, the following will happen.
- The router's login and password are reset.
- All WiFi login information and network names are reset.
- Your ISP username and password will be reset, and you may have to contact your ISP.
- Any firewall settings, parental controls, or port forwards that you have configured will be removed.
Resetting your router should be considered the last step. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other Netgear FVX538 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear FVX538. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear FVX538 - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear FVX538 router
- Netgear FVX538 - Netgear FVX538 User Manual
- Netgear FVX538 - Netgear FVX538 Login Instructions
- Netgear FVX538 - How to change the DNS settings on a Netgear FVX538 router
- Netgear FVX538 - Information About the Netgear FVX538 Router
- Netgear FVX538 - Netgear FVX538 Screenshots
Recover Password in Netgear FVX538
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 - Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
Only after you have tried to recover your missing router username and password should you perform a full router reset.
Reset the Netgear FVX538
Most routers have a small button on either the back or the bottom. Look at your router and try to find something that looks like this:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. Sometimes the reset button is under a pinhole on the back of the router, and you need a paper clip to push it.
Keep an eye on the lights on the front of your router while holding the reset button down for about 10 seconds. After a few seconds the lights should blink differently. When this happens, the reset is complete. Do not be concerned about holding the reset button down too long. It will not hurt anything.
Just don't forget that this will totally reset your Netgear FVX538 router.
Be sure to only reset your router if you have tried everything else, such as running our Router Password Finder software, which can find your lost or forgotten router password for you.
Login to the Netgear FVX538
After you are finished resetting your router, you need to login in using the original factory username and password. Our FVX538 Login Guide has 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 is a huge security risk to leave your router's password set to the factory default. If you need help coming up with a strong password, check out our Choosing a Strong Password guide.
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 FVX538 Guides
If you want additional help with your Netgear FVX538 be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear FVX538. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear FVX538 - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear FVX538 router
- Netgear FVX538 - Netgear FVX538 User Manual
- Netgear FVX538 - Netgear FVX538 Login Instructions
- Netgear FVX538 - How to change the DNS settings on a Netgear FVX538 router
- Netgear FVX538 - Information About the Netgear FVX538 Router
- Netgear FVX538 - Netgear FVX538 Screenshots