Router problem

[PyroFoxx]

So we have a Netgear CM1000 modem. Seems fine.
I f-ed up I think when trying to reset the router. A Netgear Nighthawk XR500. Used to be able to use ethernet and wifi. I tried restarting the router because everything that uses the wifi isn't connected. Now only the computer with the ethernet cable works. What the hell did I do. Tried logging onto my router login but it keeps disconnecting. Internet works for that computer.

 

[DelJo63]

You should NEVER use WiFi to change router settings - - only wired connections.

 

[Techatron]

• Try resetting the router once again by pressing and holding the Reset button for seven seconds.

• Now release the Reset button, this will reset your router to factory default settings.

• Launch a web browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Internet Explorer) from a computer that is connected via Ethernet cable to your router’s network.
• Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com into your web browser’s address bar.
• Press Enter or click Search.
  
• In the router login window, enter following user name and password.
  • User Name: admin
  • Password: password
• Click or tap OK or Log In.
• If you have already done the above steps and you still keep getting disconnected then try using a different web browser or its Incognito mode.
• Once logged in you can go to Wireless settings from the menu on the left and select WPA2-PSK (TKIP) encryption method along with the WPA2-PSK (TKIP) key I.e. the WiFi password that you like to setup for WiFi devices that will connect the the router's WiFi SSID.

Hope this helps.

/T

 

[DelJo63]

Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com into your web browser’s address bar.

Those domain names are specific to the router brand name. Instead, just use the router's LAN IP address: just run IPCONFIG and the router address is the same as the Default Gateway address shown

 

[Techatron]

That's correct. These domains are specific to Netgear router - which is what the reporter is having issues with.
Alternatively, you can find the Default Gateway IP address and use it to login to the router, as described by @jobeard. It is usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1

/T