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Ways To Factory Reset TP-Link Extender

 Many times there is a need to reset your wifi extender because of the issues and problems with the device. Whenever there are some issues with your TP-Link wifi extender and the basic troubleshooting tips don’t work you must reset the extender. Resetting a device takes it back to the default factory settings after which you can set up the device from the beginning. So, in this blog, we will explain how to factory reset TP-Link extender in two different ways. Read on to reset your device effortlessly. 



Steps To Hard Reset TP-Link Wifi Extender - 

 

The primary and most popular method to change the settings to reset your TP-Link extender device to Wi-Fi is by making use of the "RESET" button. Read the points below carefully;

  • There is a "RESET" button on your TP-Link extender.

  • It is an option that allows you to reset the TP-Link Wi-Fi extender or restore the device back to its original factory settings. 

  • This is referred to as the "hard reset”. 

  • It is accomplished by using its "RESET" button that you will generally find on the front, back, or the side of the extender range.

  • Hold and press the "RESET" button on the TP-Link range extender.

  • Keep it on for approximately 8 secs or so until you are able to see your system LED light changing from flashing at a rapid speed into slow-flashing. 

  • Other devices require that you press the switch for at least 10 minutes.

The "RESET" button typically operates in two different ways. Pressing it and holding it for around five seconds will cause the extender's capabilities to utilize WPS functions, as pressing the button for between 8 and 10 seconds will reset the range extender.

  • After the System LED light has started flashing rapidly then you are able to release the button.

  • Remain calm and just wait until to wait for the TP-Link range extender to restore to its default settings.

If you choose to use the hard reset option to reset this TP-Link extender to its default settings, you'll need to reconfigure the extender from the beginning. It is also possible to utilize the settings file however, this is only feasible when you've previously backed up the file prior to the reset.

 

Steps To Reset TP-Link Wifi Extender Using The Web Management Page

 

There are sometimes issues with resetting the settings of a TP-Link range extender. In some cases, even if you press and hold the "RESET" button for an extended period of time, you won't be capable of resetting the device back to its default settings. One reason this happens is that pressing the "RESET" button does not work, for whatever reason.

If it does happen, and when the "RESET" button on the TP-Link extension device fails you can reset the device back to its default settings from the beginning using the extender’s web management page.

This allows the device's web-based utility or its management site.

  1. Visit the management page for your TP-Link extender. 

  2. In your internet browser, type in the domain name "http://tplinkrepeater.net" of the TP-Link wifi extender and log in.

  3. When you're there, you'll be able to utilize this Factory Defaults feature by clicking on the System Tools menu.

  4. After you have clicked in the System Tools menu, it will open other submenus. 

  5. Click on the Factory Defaults menu below it.

  6. After you've accessed the page to the menu called Factory Defaults, you'll be asked below to press the "Restore" button to reset all of the settings on the device to its default settings.

  7. Click on the “Restore” option to reset the device.

 

TP-Link Wifi Extender Factory Reset Complete!


Thought it would be difficult to factory reset TP-Link extender? All your worries go in vain after reading this blog, right? Follow the tips carefully to reset the device effortlessly. If you still have some queries, then contact our team for instant help via a chat window on our website.


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