i did a factory reset on my router and now i can't get past the setup, it keeps asking for an 'admin password' i never set.

— asked by Sam

Quick answer: After a factory reset, the router reverts to its *default* credentials, not a blank one. You're probably entering the wrong default password or the browser has cached an old login page.

Diagnosis

After a factory reset, the router reverts to its *default* credentials, not a blank one. You're probably entering the wrong default password or the browser has cached an old login page.

How to Fix It

The default username is admin. For the password, look at the sticker on the bottom of the router itself. There should be a default password printed there (it's often blank/empty, but some versions use a unique code). Try leaving the password field blank first. If that fails, use the exact code from the sticker.

If That Didn't Work

Clear your browser's cache and cookies, or try a different browser entirely (like Firefox if you use Chrome). Also, make sure you're accessing the setup page at the correct address: http://dlinkrouter.local or http://192.168.0.1.

Heads Up

If you previously set up a custom admin password and wrote it down, that's the one you need *after* setup. The factory reset wipes that and goes back to the sticker password.

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