Configure netgear wireless router!

lightpainter · 10th July 2008, 15:40

I’m trying to configure my laptop to connect wirelessly to the internet through a new netgear WGR614-6VGUKS wireless router, I’m working through a tutorial that’s online on my desktop, the laptop is connected by cable to access the net, I have typed in
http://192.168.1.1, and I get a page asking for my user name and password, I have tried all my usual ones but to no avail, even tried (admin & password).
Is it possible to remove the existing username & password and start from scratch?
Any help would be appreciated!

stocktake · 10th July 2008, 15:45

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Originally Posted by lightpainter

I’m trying to configure my laptop to connect wirelessly to the internet through a new netgear WGR614-6VGUKS wireless router, I’m working through a tutorial that’s online on my desktop, the laptop is connected by cable to access the net, I have typed in
http://192.168.1.1, and I get a page asking for my user name and password, I have tried all my usual ones but to no avail, even tried (admin & password).
Is it possible to remove the existing username & password and start from scratch?
Any help would be appreciated!

My wireless router asked the same from me, turned out to be my email address and email password.

HTH

Tatts · 10th July 2008, 15:58

Is this any use Peter?

lightpainter · 10th July 2008, 16:35

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Originally Posted by Tatts

Is this any use Peter?

I’m getting a bit confused here Tatts, is it the router password I’m looking for?
The page says ‘The Server’ Username & Password!

MGOracle · 10th July 2008, 16:56

Is this a new Netgear Router?

If so, what model?

When you type in 192.168.1.1 what appears at the top of the pop up block?

It should say the router name.

Usually, its admin admin or admin 'blank'

but notoriousyly, Netgear stick their default usernames and passwords to the bottom of their routers. Have a look there.

Tatts · 10th July 2008, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightpainter

I’m getting a bit confused here Tatts, is it the router password I’m looking for?
The page says ‘The Server’ Username & Password!

It says:

The router username is always admin
The default password is password or (for older routers) 1234

I don't know if they are case sensitive - I also have a Netgear router too

Is it a new router? I'd be tempted to reset it & start over.

smcaul · 10th July 2008, 17:27

Looks like it could be a Virgin one, if it is, user name is "virgin" and I think the defualt password is password, or might be admin, but username is "virgin".

lightpainter · 10th July 2008, 16:07

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Originally Posted by stocktake

My wireless router asked the same from me, turned out to be my email address and email password.

HTH

Tried that Dave, no luck.

Jürgen · 10th July 2008, 19:31

High quality advice, GG.

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Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

[...]
If you are unable to access the router using the given username and password it is probable that they have been changed by another user / owner if it is second hand.

Factory reset options.
[...]

If the router isn't brand new out of the box, I always recommend a reset in order to start with defined settings.

Tatts · 10th July 2008, 19:42

Try this:

user name is telewest
password is password

I see you've got it sorted now! I should refresh the page before replying!

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