Reset the Netgear WAG102

This guide shows you how to reset your Netgear WAG102 router. 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 username and password are reset to factory defaults.
• All WiFi settings are reset, including network name and password.
• Your ISP username and password will be reset, and you may have to contact your ISP.
• All parental controls, firewall settings, and port forwards will be removed.

A router reset is the last step you should take in recovering your router's password. Before you reset your router, you may want to try recovering your router password with our Router Password Finder.

Other Netgear WAG102 Guides

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This is the reset router guide for the Netgear WAG102. We also have the following guides for the same router:

• Netgear WAG102 - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear WAG102 router
• Netgear WAG102 - Netgear WAG102 User Manual
• Netgear WAG102 - Netgear WAG102 Login Instructions
• Netgear WAG102 - How to change the DNS settings on a Netgear WAG102 router
• Netgear WAG102 - Setup WiFi on the Netgear WAG102
• Netgear WAG102 - Netgear WAG102 Screenshots
• Netgear WAG102 - Information About the Netgear WAG102 Router

Recover Password in Netgear WAG102

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

Just keep in mind that a router reset should be done as the last resort when you are unable to login to your router.

Reset the Netgear WAG102

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Usually there is a reset button located on the back or bottom of a router. What you are looking for is something that looks like this:

Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. 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. After a few seconds the lights should blink differently. When this happens, the reset is complete. Keep holding the button as long as you want, it will not hurt anything to hold it down too long.

Don't forget, this step will totally reset your Netgear WAG102 router back to factory settings.

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 WAG102

Now that you have finished resetting your router, you need to log in using the default username and password from the factory. We have a WAG102 Login Guide with all this information ready for you.

Change Your Password

You need to change your router's default password after you log in for the first time. The factory default passwords for routers are very well known. Our Choosing a Strong Password guide talks about choosing a strong password for your router.

Tip: Write your new password down on a post-it note and stick it to the bottom of your router.

Other Netgear WAG102 Guides

Here are some of our other Netgear WAG102 guides that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Netgear WAG102. We also have the following guides for the same router:

• Netgear WAG102 - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear WAG102 router
• Netgear WAG102 - Netgear WAG102 User Manual
• Netgear WAG102 - Netgear WAG102 Login Instructions
• Netgear WAG102 - How to change the DNS settings on a Netgear WAG102 router
• Netgear WAG102 - Setup WiFi on the Netgear WAG102
• Netgear WAG102 - Netgear WAG102 Screenshots
• Netgear WAG102 - Information About the Netgear WAG102 Router