How to Reset a Netgear Router?

Netgear routers provide the fastest and faultless Internet connectivity service to the users. A router device has been designed with the great features and available in different ranges & models. Therefore, the users can access uninterrupted internet service and can do conveniently & smoothly their work, be its professional or personal purpose. However, there are certain times it happens, when the users need help from the Netgear Router technical support section, regarding the Netgear Router Reset problem.  Well, sometimes users are unable to Reset Netgear Router to its or Restore Factory Settings for smooth performing. So, if you are having the same issue, and want to solve it quickly, then you don’t need to worry about it.  We are available here for your help and provide you the complete procedure to resolve this glitch in an easy way.

Steps to Reset a Netgear Router:

Step 1: Reset Button

First, locate the “Reset” button that presents in the back of the Netgear router. Make sure the reset button is small & recessed, just to avoid accidental resets.

Step 2: Insert a bent paper clip

Now it’s time to insert a bent paper clip into the recess.

 Step 3: Press Reset Button

Next, you need to press & hold the “reset” button for about 8-10 seconds until the power light starts to blink.

Step 4: Release the Reset button

Let-off the “Reset” button. Wait for a few minutes, and then you will see the Netgear router rebooting itself. Also, you will see and the power light glows a white or solid green.

Step 5: Entering username and password

After that, you can log in to your Netgear router by entering username and password, and can perform the initial configuration, router settings, and other things.

In this way, you can Netgear router reset to its factory defaults.

Still, if you have any doubt or issue related to the Netgear Router, then do call us at our Netgear Route customer support section to receive prompt assistance & support. Our team of well qualified and skilled technical experts will help you to fix all your kinds of queries. Our technical professionals are available 24*7 days for your questions & guidance.

How To Configure “Port Forwarding” Process on D-link Router

Port Forwarding is defined as a type of feature in D-Link Routers which closely allow devices on the internet to access all the services provided by users through their network on a specific port number. Different types of services have different port numbers as said by D-Link router support professionals. So, for example, if a web server is using a port number 80 and a FTP server is using a port number 21 and on the other hand if you wish to have devices outside the network to use web server then it is must to open the port number 80. This D-Link router blog will guide users on how to configure this feature on their D-Link router.

Steps to configure “port forwarding” process on D-link routers

 Step 1:  Web browser on the PC

·         Open and get access to a web browser from the PC device which is directly connected to the network.

 Step 2: Access the link

·         Go to the official D-Link router link or any official IP address of the D-Link

 Step 3: Login details

·         Enter the username as well as password when you are prompted for it as suggested by D-Link router technical support. Default username will be an Admin and be careful that there is no default password, so, one have to the password field as a blank. Click on the “Login’ button to continue further.

 Step 4:  Manual set-up

·         Go to the Manual Setup” section and then tap on the “ADVANCED” icon.

·         Advanced Port Forwarding rules can then be easily found on the left side panel.

·         Enter all the required details for the service such as its name, IP address, port number etc.

 Step 5: DHCP client

·         If you see that the computer is well connected to the router as a DHCP client then a proper selection is to be made with the name of the computer from the drop down menu list.

·         Click on the “<<” button to automatically get all IP address field populated

·         After entering all the essential details, users are supposed to carefully click on the “Save Settings” button which is located on the topmost section of the page to save the settings.

·         You have now got your “Port Forwarding” feature completed on your D-Link Router. 

Well, for further related queries of D-Link routers, we encourage users to get in touch with our customers at D-Link router customersupport department as and when required.