In this post, you can know about Hard Reset Netgear Nighthawk R7000. You can reset Netgear router with the button or Web-Based Configuration Utility.

You cannot update any security settings unless you know the username and password and access the router’s configuration utility. If you cannot remember the router’s username and password or your login credentials stop working, you must reset your Netgear router.

Netgear Nighthawk R7000 Reset with Button

This is the simplest way to reset the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 Wi-Fi router. All routers have this Reset button. Reset delete all internet or and wireless settings on your device (IP addresses, DNS details, Wi-Fi password, etc.).

Follow these steps to reset your Netgear wireless router.

Method – 1

• First, verify that your router is currently turned on and plugged into a power source.
• Next, find the round Reset button on the back or bottom of your router.
• Take the end of a paperclip or pin.
• After that, press and hold down the Reset button for about 10 seconds (Sometimes it will take 15 seconds).
• The router will restart, and it will take a few seconds to complete the reset.

Method – 2

• First, verify that your router is currently turned on and plugged into a power source.
• After that, locate the buttons on the router side labeled Wireless and WPS.
• Next, hold down the Wireless and WPS buttons.
• Release buttons when you see the power LED will blink red.
• The router will restart, and it will take a few seconds to complete the reset.

Note: Resetting the Netgear router does not reset the firmware to an earlier version. It will only change all settings (Like IP addresses and DNS etc.) back to factory defaults.

Reset via Web-Based Configuration Utility

You must need basic knowledge about computer and browser to reset Netgear Nighthawk R7000 router with Web-based configuration utility. You can easily reset and reboot with this utility. You don’t need to download any software or tool for this method.

This reset method deletes all internet and wireless settings on your Netgear router (IP addresses, DNS, Wi-Fi password, etc.). So before reset, save all data if possible.

Follow these steps to Reset the Netgear Wi-Fi router.

• Open any internet browser (like Firefox or Google Chrome, etc.).
• After that, Enter the IP Address in the URL Address field (Default IP is 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
• You can check login details below.
• Next, Enter Username and Password (Default Username is admin and password ID blank).
• Then Select Maintenance option.
• Next, select the Backup Settings option.
• Select the Erase option under the Rivet Factory default settings.
• After that, choose the Yes option.
• Your device will be rebooted.
• Reset done on your Netgear router.

Login Details for Netgear Nighthawk R7000

All Netgear routers don’t have the same login details.

So you must find the right login details such as IP address, Username, and Password to reset your router.

Access to the user interface

• IP address: 192.168.0.1 (or http://www.routerlogin.net)
• Username: admin
• Password: password

• First, verify that your router is currently turned on and plugged into a power source.
• After that, Establish a connection between the device and the router via network cable or Wi-Fi
• Next, Enter the IP address or URL in the address line.
• Then hit enter on the keyboard.
• Now Enter username and password in the open interface.
• Now confirm one more time.