How to factory reset a Netgear router
Reset button location
Recessed pinhole on the back, labelled "Reset" or "Restore Factory Settings".
Hold duration
7 seconds
What gets reset
Resets the admin password, Wi-Fi SSID and key, and clears all parental-control / VPN / port-forward rules. Power LED blinks amber during reset.
Brand-specific notes
Modern Nighthawk / Orbi firmware ships with a unique per-device password printed on a sticker — admin / password is legacy.