This article covers how to reset the Netgear Nighthawk AX5 RAX30 router back to factory default settings. This is not the same thing as rebooting a router. A reboot happens every time a router loses power. 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 login and password are reset to factory defaults.
- Your WiFi login, password, and network name are reset.
- If your router has any ISP settings they will be removed, and you will 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. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other Netgear Nighthawk AX5 RAX30 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear Nighthawk AX5 RAX30 v1.0.5.70_1. We also have the following guides for the same router:
Recover Password in Netgear Nighthawk AX5 RAX30
Instead of resetting your router back to factory settings, you may want to 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 - Automatically 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 Nighthawk AX5 RAX30
On most routers you can find a small button on the back or the bottom labeled reset. This is what a typical reset button looks like:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. Sometimes the button is under a pinhole, and you need a paper clip to push it.
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 cannot hold the button too long, and it will not hurt the router to hold the reset button down for longer than 10 seconds.
Don't forget, this step will totally reset your Netgear Nighthawk AX5 RAX30 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 Nighthawk AX5 RAX30
Now you need to log in using the factory default username and password. You can follow the Nighthawk AX5 RAX30 Login Guide to find everything that you need to log in.
Change Your Password
After logging in, you should really change your router's password for added security. Since factory passwords are well known, it's a huge security risk to leave your router set to the default. Our Choosing a Strong Password guide can help you pick a strong 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 Nighthawk AX5 RAX30 Guides
If you want additional help with your Netgear Nighthawk AX5 RAX30 be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear Nighthawk AX5 RAX30 v1.0.5.70_1. We also have the following guides for the same router: