How Do I Perform TP Link Extender Reset?

TP-Link WiFi range extenders are known as one of the amazing devices that helps in boosting the weak WiFi signals and resolve the low wireless signal issues in your home or office.To use the ultimate features of the extender, you firstly need to set up the TP-Link WiFi extender from your computer or laptop whatever you are using. But sometimes, when the user faces issues with WiFi signals and disconnecting the internet continuously then resetting the TP-Link extender will help you in resolving the WiFi related issues. In this blog, you will get to know how to carry out the tp link extender reset to make your extender workable again.

Instructions to Reset TP-Link Extender from Software 

Go through the below mentioned instructions to reset the TP-Link extender to the factory default settings from software and make it workable again:

Step 1: The first step is to plug-in your TP-Link range extender to the electrical socket. Also, connect your device to the WiFi connection.

Step 2: After that, you need to login to the TP-Link extender by using the IP address that you have configured. During the first-time setup of your extender. You can also use the default IP address 192.168.0.254 to login to your extender. 

Step 3: Thereafter, go to the settings and then tap on the system tools option. 

Step 4: Next, tap on the backup and restore option from the left pane of the menu.

Step 5: In the next step, you need to select the factory restore option to carry out the factory reset option for the TP-Link range extender. 

Step 6: Now, you will see that a pop-up message will display on the screen saying, “do you really want to perform the factory default settings”? Hit on the yes button for the confirmation. 

Step 7: Now, your TP-link extender will start rebooting with the factory default settings. Set a new name for your wireless network.

Step 8: One thing that you need to remember is to check the WiFi signal in order to confirm that the TP-Link WiFi extender is reset to the factory default setting or not. 

Hopefully, with the above-mentioned instructions, you are able to perform the soft reset on your TP-Link wireless range extender successfully. Once you reset your range extender, you are required to set up your TP-Link extender again to boost and extend the WiFi signals. 

Instructions for Hard Reset TP-Link Extender 

The hard reset is mainly performed when you forget the login credential details for the TP-Link extender setup process. It includes username, password, and IP address. If you want to perform the hard reset on your extender then you need to place your extender nearer to the router. Below are the steps:

Step 1: The first step is to plug in the range extender into the electrical outlet and then wait for some time so that it will turn on completely.

Step 2: After that, find a reset button on your device. You will find it at the backside of the extender. 

Step 3: Take a paper clip or needle or any sharp object to press the reset button on your device. 

Step 4: Release the button after 5-6 seconds until you see that your extender will start rebooting.

Step 5: At last, ensure that your wireless signal shows the default SSID name. 

We hope that these instructions will help you in the TP Link Extender Reset and make your device workable again so that you can enjoy the high-speed WiFi connection on your WiFi enabled device at any place in your home or office.