Let's start with the firmware version. Is it 1.0.8_1.0.7
And it works with the router reset to factory?
OK, try what they note at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15943/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xMzI0MjYwODE0L3NpZC92Q3pRdVhMaw%3D%3D
Be sure the password is simple. Use about 8 characters of a-z and 0 to 9. I don't have this model to test if the = (equal sign) bug is there.
Bob
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