This guide shows you how to reset your Netgear WG602 router to factory default settings. This is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. 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: Make sure that you fully understand the following before resetting your router. The following settings in your router will be changed:
- The router's login credentials are reset.
- All WiFi settings are reset, including network name and password.
- All ISP settings will reset to default, and you may have to contact your ISP.
- All parental controls, firewall settings, and 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. Make sure that you have tried to recover your router password using our Router Password Finder first.
Other Netgear WG602 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear WG602. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear WG602 - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear WG602 router
- Netgear WG602 - Netgear WG602 User Manual
- Netgear WG602 - Netgear WG602 Login Instructions
- Netgear WG602 - Setup WiFi on the Netgear WG602
- Netgear WG602 - Netgear WG602 Screenshots
- Netgear WG602 - Information About the Netgear WG602 Router
Recover Password in Netgear WG602
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 is designed from the ground up to help you recover your forgotten router username and password, which can save you a lot of time.
Router Password Finder - Recover Lost or Forgotten Router Passwords
A router reset should be the last thing you try if you are unable to login.
Reset the Netgear WG602
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:
Reset buttons are usually tiny. Yours may look slightly different than this. You may need a paper clip to push the reset button.
Watch the lights on the front of your router and hold the reset button down for about 10 seconds. Notice how the lights on the front of the router are blinking. When the lights do something different, the router is reset. It is harmless to hold the reset button too long.
Just don't forget that this will totally reset your Netgear WG602 router.
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 WG602
After you are finished resetting your router, you need to login in using the original factory username and password. You can find all of the information that you need in our WG602 Login Guide.
Change Your Password
After logging in, you should really change your router's password for added security. Leaving a router password set to default is a very serious security risk. You can follow our Choosing a Strong Password guide to help you pick a solid 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 WG602 Guides
If you want additional help with your Netgear WG602 be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear WG602. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear WG602 - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear WG602 router
- Netgear WG602 - Netgear WG602 User Manual
- Netgear WG602 - Netgear WG602 Login Instructions
- Netgear WG602 - Setup WiFi on the Netgear WG602
- Netgear WG602 - Netgear WG602 Screenshots
- Netgear WG602 - Information About the Netgear WG602 Router