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There is also an additional way to return a Netgear WiFi router to the factory settings instead of pressing the reset button. To factory reset it there’s a small hole typically labeled ‘reset’, poke a bent paper clip or similar into to press the button for 7 seconds.Ī factory reset is not required to fix issues with the internet typically, and is only done if you’re selling your router, or giving the router away for someone else to use.

Wait for around 10 seconds then plug it back in. So, here’s how to do that on a Netgear WiFi router.Ī soft reset is done by unplugging the power cord at the wall. For issues with an internet connection, it’s best recommended to reset the WiFi router. Netgear has made a large number of different WiFi routers.