This guide shows you how to reset your Netgear WGE101 router to factory default settings. This is not the same thing as rebooting a router. Every time your router loses power it reboots. This is very different from a reset, which erases a router completely and returns it to factory default settings.
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 credentials are reset to factory defaults.
- Your WiFi name and password are reset.
- If your router has any ISP settings they will be removed, and you will 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 WGE101 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear WGE101. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear WGE101 - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear WGE101 router
- Netgear WGE101 - Netgear WGE101 User Manual
- Netgear WGE101 - Netgear WGE101 Login Instructions
- Netgear WGE101 - Setup WiFi on the Netgear WGE101
- Netgear WGE101 - Netgear WGE101 Screenshots
- Netgear WGE101 - Information About the Netgear WGE101 Router
Recover Password in Netgear WGE101
Before you resort to doing a full router reset, 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 - Lost or Forgotten Router Password Recovery Tool
Do not do a full router reset until after you have tried every other option to log in to your router.
Reset the Netgear WGE101
Usually there is a reset button located on the back or bottom of a router. Look at your router and try to find something that looks like this:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. You may need a paper clip to push the reset button.
Keep an eye on the lights on the front of your router while holding the reset button down for about 10 seconds. The blinking pattern of the lights on the front of the router should change when the reset is complete. Do not worry about holding the button down too long; this is harmless.
Remember, this will totally reset your Netgear WGE101 router.
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 WGE101
Once the reset is complete, you need to login to your router using the default IP address, username, and password. You can follow the WGE101 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. 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: Put your new password on a post-in note and stick it to the bottom of your router.
Other Netgear WGE101 Guides
We have collected a lot of information about the Netgear WGE101 router. You can find some of our additional content here.
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear WGE101. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear WGE101 - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear WGE101 router
- Netgear WGE101 - Netgear WGE101 User Manual
- Netgear WGE101 - Netgear WGE101 Login Instructions
- Netgear WGE101 - Setup WiFi on the Netgear WGE101
- Netgear WGE101 - Netgear WGE101 Screenshots
- Netgear WGE101 - Information About the Netgear WGE101 Router