This guide shows you how to reset your Netgear WNDR3700v4 router. This is a much bigger deal than a router reboot. A reboot happens every time a router loses power. Resetting a router erases all settings from it and returns it to factory defaults.
Warning: Since this erases everything you have done to the router, there are some things you need to consider first. The following settings in your router will be changed:
- The router's login and password are reset to factory defaults.
- Your WiFi login, password, and network name are reset.
- Your ISP username and password will be reset, 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 WNDR3700v4 Guides
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear WNDR3700v4. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear WNDR3700v4 - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear WNDR3700v4 router
- Netgear WNDR3700v4 - Netgear WNDR3700v4 Login Instructions
- Netgear WNDR3700v4 - Netgear WNDR3700v4 User Manual
- Netgear WNDR3700v4 - Setup WiFi on the Netgear WNDR3700v4
- Netgear WNDR3700v4 - Netgear WNDR3700v4 Screenshots
- Netgear WNDR3700v4 - Information About the Netgear WNDR3700v4 Router
Recover Password in Netgear WNDR3700v4
Instead of resetting your router back to factory settings, you may want to try running our Router Password Finder first.
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
Only after you have tried to recover your missing router username and password should you perform a full router reset.
Reset the Netgear WNDR3700v4
You can usually find a small reset button on either the back or the bottom of a router. Most reset buttons look like this:
Even though yours may look slightly different, you need to look for a tiny button. Sometimes the reset button is under a pinhole on the back of the router, and you need a paper clip to push it.
Hold the reset button down for 10 seconds and watch the lights. The lights on the front of the router should do something different when the reset happens. Keep holding the button as long as you want, it will not hurt anything to hold it down too long.
Just don't forget that this will totally reset your Netgear WNDR3700v4 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 WNDR3700v4
After you are finished resetting your router, you need to login in using the original factory username and password. Our WNDR3700v4 Login Guide has all of the information that you need.
Change Your Password
You need to change your router's default password after you log in for the first time. Leaving a router password set to default is a very serious security risk. Our Choosing a Strong Password guide talks about choosing a strong password for your router.
Tip: Write your new password down on a note and tape it to the bottom of your router for future reference.
Other Netgear WNDR3700v4 Guides
If you want additional help with your Netgear WNDR3700v4 be sure to check out some of our other guides.
This is the reset router guide for the Netgear WNDR3700v4. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear WNDR3700v4 - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear WNDR3700v4 router
- Netgear WNDR3700v4 - Netgear WNDR3700v4 Login Instructions
- Netgear WNDR3700v4 - Netgear WNDR3700v4 User Manual
- Netgear WNDR3700v4 - Setup WiFi on the Netgear WNDR3700v4
- Netgear WNDR3700v4 - Netgear WNDR3700v4 Screenshots
- Netgear WNDR3700v4 - Information About the Netgear WNDR3700v4 Router