How do I reset my Netgear Wi-Fi Extender

How do I reset my Netgear Wi-Fi Extender

Here you can get information about How do I reset my Netgear Wi-Fi Extender. A factory reset deletes all personalized settings including your username, password, network name (SSID), and security settings.

A factory reset is necessary when you cannot recover your Wi-Fi range extender’s admin password. A factory reset prepares your device for a new installation.

To perform a factory reset on your NETGEAR Wi-Fi extender:

Reset Netgear Router
  • Plug in your extender.
    • If the Power LED does not light, press the Power or On/Off button.
    • The Power LED lights.
  • Wait for the LEDs on your extender to stabilize. This can take a few minutes.
  • Locate your extender’s Reset or Factory Reset button. The button is usually located on the extender’s side or bottom panel behind a small hole.
Reset or Factory Reset button
  • Use a straightened paper clip or similarly sized object to press and hold the Reset or Factory Reset button until the Power LED blinks.This can take up to 10 seconds.

Reset a Netgear EX2700 Wi-Fi Repeater Using a Web Browser

  • Connect to your range extender’s Wi-Fi network.
  • Open a web browser of your choice on the device you’re using.
  • Navigate to the following address:
Open a web browser
  • Enter the password when requested.
Netgear password
  • On the Netgear Genie page, Click the Menu icon, Settings, and then Other Settings.
  • Click on Reset.
Netgear Genie page
  • Press OK.
  • Your range extender will begin to reboot and will perform a full factory reset.

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