How to Reset a Linksys WiFi Range Extender

Linksys is a renowned brand American company in networking devices manufacturing industry that usually produces products for home, small business users, etc. So, if you have a large home, where it is difficult for a single router to spread the internet range all over, then Linksys extender setup would be the best option. In case the setup process doesn’t fix your issue, we can also help you reset Linksys extender.

First of all, let us guide you on How to Hook Up Linksys WiFi Range Extender

      Unbox your Linksys range extender and plug it into an electrical outlet.

      Turn it on and connect it with your existing router.

      Also, connect computer or a laptop with your Linksys device and load up a web browser onto it.

      Now, what you have to do, into the field of URL bar type the web address extender.linksys.com. Once done, hit enter on your keyword.

Note: You can also use the default IP address of your device.

      Once you are onto the setup page, please follow the on-screen instructions and start the setup process.

      Furthermore, you can also change the default language according to your own preference and click on next.

      Now, in the next step, you may see a list of available networks. Please select the network that you wish to extend and type the password (network key) for your existing router. Once done, hit on next.

Note: Change the network name and password for the extender in next step. Do not keep them as default.

      Next, click on next and save the settings and after couple of minutes reboot your Linksys smart WiFi range extender.

      Restart it. Now, you can plug your device anywhere to your desired location and enjoy the extended range by streaming online videos and movies.

Good job! You have done the installation of your Linksys range extender successfully.

In case, you are facing ceaseless failure during the setup process, then reset your device once.

Linksys range extenders have two main ways to be reset and restore back to the default factory settings.

The Linksys Extender Reset Process

Check out all rose petal steps to reset your smart Linksys WiFi range extender.

Soft Reset

Switch on your PC or laptop. Open a relevant web browser and access the web-based setup page of your Linksys device. Moreover, to reset the Linksys Range Extender and to access the web-based setup page, you have to connect your main router to the WiFi-enabled device (computer or laptop) with an Ethernet cable.

After that, type in the default IP address of your existing router into the field of address bar. Enter username and password and login. Now, move to the administration field and proceed to reset your Linksys WiFi extender. At last, click on factory default reset button in order to reset your device.

Note: You can also use extender.linksys instead of the IP address for Linksys extender login.

Hard Reset

Shut down your device (computer or laptop) for few minutes. Also, disconnect all the connections from your Linksys device - connect the power cable and let your Linksys Range Extender boot up properly.

Once the Linksys device has been booted up insert a paper clip or pin into the reset hole for a couple of seconds. When you see that the LED lights on your device are stable, release the button.

If they are neither stable nor blinking, then it is insisted to contact our tech support team immediately on toll-free number 1-844-726-2726.

Once the Linksys WiFi range extender boots up after a restart, then it means you have successfully reset the Linksys range extender.

Change the Password and Reset the IP

In order to reset the Linksys Range Extender without trying to reset the rest of changes related to other settings, then reset the IP and change the network password as well. Switch on the PC or laptop.

Pull up a web browser in order to access the Linksys range extender login page. Now, into the URL field type the IP address of your device. Enter default login credentials and hit enter.

For this, you have to connect your router and the computer physically and properly with each other.

From the setup menu reset the IP’s and another password which you desire to change Fab! You have reset the main settings of the router successfully.

These were the three (3) fixes on how you can reset the Linksys range extender to factory settings. We actually hope that these three (3) fixes work for you. Please comment your queries and valuable feedback below and let us know if have any other problem persist with your Linksys range extender.