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Server requesting username and password
Hi All
I'm new to the forum and have a problem I can't solve. I cannot access my router and network printer device webpage. I used to be able to in Windows 7 (ultimate 64 bit) but now when I try to access my router webpage I receive a Windows Security pop up: "This server is requesting your username and password to be sent in an insecure manner". It then requests a username and password. It does the same for my Dell network printer.
I have tried to use the router default username and password and have no other username and passwords. If I click OK without filling the pop up in, I cannot access my netgear router webpage as it says authentication failed.
I cannot enter the router to change the security settings.
I have tried resetting my router, switching it off and on but I cannot get rid of the windows security asking me for the username and password.
Does anyone have an idea? I woud be very grateful. I have also tried accessing the router from two other pcs in my home network and exactly the same thing happens.
I should add that I can access the internet, my homegroup and everything else but not the network printer page or router page
Pleae help.
Best wishes
Mike