How to Reset Netgear WiFi Extender in Seconds

To reset a WiFi extender means to erase its customized settings and recover the factory settings on it. A simple and quickest way to reset Netgear WiFi extender is by using the Reset button found on it. An alternative way to get the task executed is by using its settings. Find in this post the steps for both methods for Netgear extender reset.

Netgear WiFi Extender Reset: Using Button

 

  1. Check that apart from the power cable, no other cable is connected to the WiFi extender.
  2. Find the button labeled Reset or Factory Reset on the extender. You can locate it underneath or at the back panel of the device.
  3. Insert a pointed object in the pinhole containing the Reset button.
  4. Hold the button for around 10 seconds or until you notice a blinking amber Power LED. The color may vary for different extender models.
  5. When you release the button, the LEDs turn off and the extender will reboot itself.
  6. Wait for some time. The LEDs should stabilize back.

Your Netgear extender is now reset to the factory defaults.

Netgear Extender Reset: Using Settings

  1. Check that your Netgear WiFiextender is properly connected to the root router. You can confirm this by verifying the LAN cable connecting them.
  2. In the event the devices are connected wirelessly, then it is to be noticed that the extender is within the router’s range.
  3. Your extender and the router must be completely powered on with a consistent power supply.
  4. Make your computer or laptop join the extender’s network. You can go for a LAN connection or a WiFi connection as per your choice.
  5. Visit mywifiext.net on a browser to reach the login page.
  6. Input the admin password and log in.
  7. Go to Settings > Other Settings. In some extender models, you will find the Reset option under Maintenance > Backup Settings.
  8. Click the Reset or Erase button.
  9. Confirm the action by clicking OK on the pop-up window.
  10. The reset process begins. Wait for some time and let the extender restart.

This resets your WiFi extender. The customized settings have been wiped off. All the WiFi settings, passwords, and network settings have been removed and the data is restored to the default values. The extender is set back to the original settings, as good as a new device.

You should now set it up from the very beginning. Set it up using the manual method or WPS method and configure all the settings using the web interface.

Final Thoughts

This is all about how to reset Netgear WiFi extender to the default values. We have discussed two different ways for the extender reset. You can use any of these as per your choice. However, the second one is not suitable for you if you have forgotten the admin password or you just cannot log in to the WiFi extender.