What should I do if a Netgear error 404 message displays on my screen? How to fix this 404 – file or directory not found issue? - If you are too having these questions in mind, read this post and find your answer.

This issue is highly reported in the following scenarios:

• During first-time Netgear wireless router setup
  
• While connecting the router to the extender
  
• When connecting WiFi devices to the router
  
• Attempting to update Netgear router firmware
• Logging into the router's web user interface
  

On the off chance that you face the error 404 in one of the aforementioned situations, start with the following troubleshooting tips without giving it any second thought.

The 404 error can be seen in different forms but having the same meaning. For example, when you try to access a web page that might not exist, then you will see this error. Similarly, after setting up the Netgear router, when you finally click on Continue button to discover the wireless device, you will see the Netgear error code 404.

All in all, this error has the same meaning in all situations, only the name of this error may differentiate. Here are a few examples you may see on your screen while setting up a Netgear wireless router:

• 404 file or directory not found
  
• Error 404 not found
  
• HTTP 404
• Error 404 when using router's user interface
• 404 error WiFi sign in
• 404 page not found
• Router model R6400 404 error
• 404 Resource not found

So now, let's take a glance at how to fix this Netgear 404 error.

Troubleshooting Netgear Error 404
Here's how to fix this error:

- Hard Refresh Your Web Page
Press Ctrl + R keys together on keyboard and hard refresh the web page. However, sometimes, a simple refresh can also load the Netgear router login page.

- Use the Correct and DNS Servers
In case you have mismatched with the URL name, then the error saying 404 Netgear not found will continue to appear on your screen.

- Delete Cache and Cookies of Your Web Browser
Now, try clearing the browser's cache, cookies and history as this can result in the same error issue.

- Change the DNS Servers
Try logging into your Netgear wireless router using some other device. In case it works good, then change the DNS servers used by your PC.

- Contact Your ISP
Check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) that if there is no network or internet issue at their end. On the off chance that server outage is the reason, you have to wait until the issue gets resolved from your ISP's end.

- Check for Infected Files
Another way to get rid of Netgear error 404 is to scan your device to check whether there is any virus or malware present in your system. The reason behind that is these infected files may control and prevent any website from opening.

- Disable the Proxy Server
If you are still facing the same issue, then it is the proxy server causing the problem. To do so, open the network and sharing center on your PC. After that, go to adapter settings and check for any enabled proxy server or VPN. If found, disable that right away.

- Browser Compatibility Issue
Confirm that incompatible browser is not the reason for routerlogin.net not working issue. For this, try accessing the login page using private or incognito window.

- Factory Reset Your Netgear Router
If nothing worked for you, consider resetting your router. Doing so will restore all the default settings of your router. For Netgear router reset, press and hold the reset button. Once done, the router will reboot.

So these were our best ways to fix Netgear error 404. If you know any other method to fix the issue, feel free to share that with us via the comments box below.