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CloudWatcher

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9. factory reset

Reply to wryter2000 (Reply #5)

Fri Jun 26, 2020, 02:45 PM

Jun 2020

Usually routers have a reset procedure where you can reset it to factory defaults. Then connect to it with a web browser and set it up again.

Not something to do if you don't have to, but it's an option

Being careful not to lose passwords is much simpler!

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Problems with setting up new Apple I-phone [View all] Bayard Jun 2020 OP

Is it your router or are you renting it?nt Phoenix61 Jun 2020 #1

My router Bayard Jun 2020 #3

I couldn't remember my router password once wryter2000 Jun 2020 #5

There is a password on the router Bayard Jun 2020 #6

router login password ... CloudWatcher Jun 2020 #11

factory reset CloudWatcher Jun 2020 #9

WiFi network names and password are set in the router CloudWatcher Jun 2020 #7

Do you remember if you changed the default password for the router? HuskyOffset Jun 2020 #8

I have no problem with Apple products Sherman A1 Jun 2020 #2

I did Bayard Jun 2020 #4

wifi password saved for you ... CloudWatcher Jun 2020 #10

Sounds like the problem isn't with your iPhone... stopbush Jun 2020 #12

This is not a lecture ... just a suggestion PBC_Democrat Jun 2020 #13

secrets and passwords and email servers! CloudWatcher Jun 2020 #14

Thanks to all that responded Bayard Jun 2020 #15