This guide shows you how to reset your Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 router. This is not the same thing as rebooting a router. 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 credentials are reset to factory defaults.
- Your WiFi login, password, and network name are reset.
- All ISP settings will reset to default, and you may have to contact your ISP.
- Any parental controls, firewall settings, or port forwards will be removed.
A router reset should be considered the last resort when you cannot log in to your router any other way. 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 Nighthawk RAX43 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 v1.0.2.82_2.0.50. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 v1.0.11.112_2.0.77 - Login to the Netgear Nighthawk RAX43
- Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 v1.0.11.112_2.0.77 - Reset the Netgear Nighthawk RAX43
- Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 v1.0.11.112_2.0.77 - Information About the Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 Router
Recover Password in Netgear Nighthawk RAX43
Instead of resetting your router back to factory settings, you may want to try running our Router Password Finder first.
Our Router Password Finder can recover your lost or forgotten router password without doing a full router reset, which can save you lots of time.
Router Password Finder - Automatically 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 Nighthawk RAX43
On most routers you can find a small button on the back or the bottom labeled reset. Look for something that looks like this:
Yours may look slightly different, but they are usually tiny. You may need a paper clip to push the reset button.
Hold the reset button down for about 10 seconds while watching the lights on the front of your router. Notice how the lights on the front of the router are blinking. When the lights do something different, the router is reset. Keep holding the button as long as you want, it will not hurt anything to hold it down too long.
Remember, this will totally reset your Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 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 Nighthawk RAX43
Now that you have finished resetting the router, you need to login to the router interface using the default username and password. You can follow the Nighthawk RAX43 Login Guide to find everything that you need to log in.
Change Your Password
Do not forget to change your router's default password when you log back into it. 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: After creating this new password, we highly recommend writing this down on a post-it note and attaching it to the bottom of your router for future reference.
Other Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 Guides
If you want additional help with your Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 v1.0.2.82_2.0.50. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 v1.0.11.112_2.0.77 - Login to the Netgear Nighthawk RAX43
- Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 v1.0.11.112_2.0.77 - Reset the Netgear Nighthawk RAX43
- Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 v1.0.11.112_2.0.77 - Information About the Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 Router