Complete Guide to Resetting a Netgear WiFi Range Extender
Have you been wandering around your home and seeing the WiFi connection decrease to one bar. You are at the correct spot. In the following blog we’ll teach you how you can reset your device Netgear WiFi Range Extender if anything like this happens.
It’ll also guide you through setting up the device again via mywifiext.
Why reset the device?
There could be various reasons why you need to reset the device. Here are some listed below:
· It lost connection with the router.
· Wi-fi is slow or spotty.
· You’ve changed router settings and want your extender to adapt to it.
· Firmware update failed
· You’re giving away your extender to someone else.
There are two methods in which you can reset the device, i-e, soft reset & hard reset. In the blog below, you’ll read both. Dive in.
Soft Reset: Reset Using the Web Interface
This one is simpler and safer. You may log in to the extender and reset it using the settings on your computer or phone.
Here is how to do it:
1. Link to the network of your extender.
Go to your WiFi settings and connect to the SSID of the extension. It will normally look like "Netgear_EXT."
2. Start a web browser.
Go to 192.168.1.250 or mywifiext.local. It depends on how your system is set up.
3. Log in to the extender.
If you didn't change it before, your username and password are normally admin and password.
4. Search for Option to reset
After you’ve reached the dashboard, open settings. Now go to maintainence and then move to backup settings. This whole could vary a bit depending on your model.
5. "Factory Reset” the Device.
Now tap on the button that says : “Restore Factory Settings” or “Erase”.
6. Hold on.
The extender will restart on its own. Don't touch it or disconnect it. It will blink for a while and then go back to the way it was.
Your extender will be restored to the way it was when you bought it after that. And now you may set it up again.
Hard Reset: Use the Button to Reset
You will need to do a hard reset if your extension still won't connect. This one is a manual, and it always works when nothing else does.
What You Will Need:
You only need a little pin, paperclip, or even a SIM ejector tool—anything small that can push a button.
Steps:
1. Connect your extension.
Check that it is plugged into a power source and that the power LED is on. Allow it to fully start up for around one to two minutes.
2. Look for the button that says "reset."
A little pinhole button on the back or bottom of most Netgear extenders is all you need. It says "Reset" in little letters.
3. Hold down.
With the pin, push and hold the reset button for 10 to 15 seconds. The lights will start to flicker.
4. Let go of the button.
Release the button when the lights start to flash or the power LED becomes amber.
5. Give it time to restart.
The device will take a minute or to restart. Allow it sometime until the LED lights turn back on and stabilize.
How to Set Up the Device again using mywifiext?
The following steps will explain you, how to set it up. Follow the steps in the given sequence carefully:
1. Plug It in and wait
Power source the device by plugging into the working power socket. Make sure to plug it, somewhere midway between the router and the dead network zone.
Now, wait until the power Led on the device turns solid green. Power cycle the device if you find the LED flashing or turned off.
2. Link up with the Extender Network
Now, connect your system (Phone, PC or laptop, the one you are using for configuring the extender) to the extender’s SSID i-e NETGEAR_EXT. You won’t need the password for the first time connection.
Enter mywifiext.local or 192.168.1.250 in Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
Step by Step: Setting Up using mywifiext.net
After you’ve reached the Netgear extender setup page, let’s move ahead to configuring the network and getting the seamless WiFi.
3. Go to the Setup Page
Now, either the Smart setup page or the Netgear genie will open up. Now follow the prompts given.
It will prompt you to join up or create an account first. First-time setup? Choose New Extender Setup. Next, you'll create your admin credentials. Make it powerful but simple.
4. Pick your WiFi network
It will check adjacent networks once you perform Netgear Wifi extender login. You will notice the name of your household WiFi (SSID). Choose the network of your router that you usually connect to.
Now enter your WIFI’s password i-e same as of the router’s.
If your router has both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi, the extender will ask you, if you’ve to extend one or both. You can also go for both.
5. Make a longer network name
You will now be asked to give your extended network a name. You may leave it the same as it was before (for smooth roaming), or you can add a suffix like "_EXT."
For example:
HomeWiFi_EXT
That tells you that you're linked to the longer signal.
Then click "Next" and wait for a minute allowing everything to sync up.
6. Check the Connection
After Netgear extender setup is done, you'll see a page that says everything is okay. Write down the names and passwords for your new WiFi networks.
Reconnect your device to the extended network and see whether it works. The weak places should now have strong signals. Go around your house.
It's easy to reset the device once you get used to it. The hardest part is usually connecting it again sometimes with all the default settings.
But its good to perform the reset once a while. Because, afterward, your home network will begin to feels different and seamless. And if its still not working better, its better to replace the device.
