In this article, you will learn how to reset your Netgear R6200v2 back to factory settings. Resetting a router is different than rebooting a router. Rebooting a router is simply turning it off and back on again. This is different from a reset because a reset completely erases all settings from the router.
Warning: Make sure that you fully understand the following before resetting your router. The following settings will be changed in your router:
- The router's login and password are reset to factory defaults.
- All WiFi information such as network name, password, and authentication method are erased.
- Your ISP username and password will be reset, and you may have to contact your ISP.
- Any port forwards, firewall settings, or parental controls that you have configured will be removed.
A router reset should be considered the last resort when you cannot log in to your router any other way. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other Netgear R6200v2 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear R6200v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear R6200v2 - Netgear R6200v2 Login Instructions
- Netgear R6200v2 - Netgear R6200v2 User Manual
- Netgear R6200v2 - How to change the DNS settings on a Netgear R6200v2 router
- Netgear R6200v2 - Setup WiFi on the Netgear R6200v2
- Netgear R6200v2 - Netgear R6200v2 Screenshots
- Netgear R6200v2 - Information About the Netgear R6200v2 Router
Recover Password in Netgear R6200v2
If you are resetting your router because you forgot your router password, then you should 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 - Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
Do not do a full router reset until after you have tried every other option to log in to your router.
Reset the Netgear R6200v2
Most routers have a small button on either the back or the bottom. This is what a typical reset button looks like:
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.
Watch the lights on the front of your router and hold the reset button down for about 10 seconds. 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 erase everything you have previously done to this Netgear R6200v2 router.
Only take this last step of fully resetting your router after 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 R6200v2
Once the reset is complete, you need to login to your router using the default IP address, username, and password. Our R6200v2 Login Guide has all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
After logging in to your router for the first time, you need to change your router's password. 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: A great place to write your new password down is on a piece of paper taped to the bottom of your router.
Other Netgear R6200v2 Guides
This isn't our only Netgear R6200v2 guide. We also have the following guides for this router.
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear R6200v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear R6200v2 - Netgear R6200v2 Login Instructions
- Netgear R6200v2 - Netgear R6200v2 User Manual
- Netgear R6200v2 - How to change the DNS settings on a Netgear R6200v2 router
- Netgear R6200v2 - Setup WiFi on the Netgear R6200v2
- Netgear R6200v2 - Netgear R6200v2 Screenshots
- Netgear R6200v2 - Information About the Netgear R6200v2 Router