Linksys Extender Setup

The range expander’s settings will be restored to their factory defaults if it has been reset. This procedure is carried out if the firmware of your device has been upgraded, or if you need to modify the range expander on your network.

WHY DO FACTORY READJUST

• When We bought a new router and want to configure this reset Linksys extender.
• The extender is not working properly.
• We want to change the SSID or Password of Range Extender.
• We want to configure the extender as an Access point, whereas it was working as a range Extender earlier.
• In case Firmware gets corrupt. (How to update firmware Linksys Extender)

Reset linksys extender steps

1. Firstly, plug it in a wall outlet and wait for around 60 seconds.
2. 3) Now put the paper clip inside the factory Reset hole of the Linksys Extender for around 20 seconds while it is still plugged in the wall.
3. 4) Take the pinout and wait for the light to turn amber.
4. 5) Now, if you see your device, showing up in your network list by default name i.e. Linksys Extender Setup.
5. 5) Now you can Setup your device using these methods ( Click here to Setup )

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Resetting the Linksys range extender to factory default settings

When you reset the Linksys range extender it will restore it to its factory default settings. you’ll got to do that if you encounter either of the subsequent scenarios:
Installing the range extender if you attempt unsuccessful in using the setup software.
Unable to access the web-based setup page.
The range extender’s light isn’t solid or blinking after doing a powercycle.

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Before resetting the range extender, you’ll create a backup of the device’s configuration settings and restore them without browsing all the configuration processes again
The location of your range extender’s push-button will vary counting on its model. Press and hold the range extender’s push-button for 8 seconds. Powercycle the device to finish the reset process.
If you’ve got created a configuration backup before resetting your expander to factory default settings, click the Restore Configurations button under the Management sub-tab then click Save Settings.