If your device supports it, enable account lockout policies that temporarily block access after multiple failed login attempts. This feature:

Before you take any drastic steps, it's crucial to confirm you can't access your router with the default credentials. This information is almost always printed on a label physically attached to the device itself.

If you can log in or if the camera offers a password recovery option within its interface:

Before you begin, it is important to understand the difference between a reboot and a factory reset.

A physical reset is not always necessary. For some users, alternative methods may work, saving you the trouble of reconfiguring your entire network.

Press Enter to open the native administrative portal login screen. Step 4: Securing Your New Environment

Once the unit comes back online, try the credentials in Method 1 again.