Basic Steps To Reset The TP-Link Extender To Default Settings

Facing any issues with the TP-Link extender? Looking for the reset of the TP-Link extender? If yes, then you are on the right blog post. In this blog, we are going to discuss the steps for the TP-Link Extender Reset process. If you are work conscious and want a better internet connection in every corner of your house then the TP-Link extender is the ultimate solution. You just need to connect the TP-Link extender to the router to eliminate the dead-zone of the WiFi network. But sometimes the extender may face some connectivity issues. To resolve these issues you need to reset the extender. 

Methods to reset the TP-Link extender

Resetting the TP-Link extender is a part of troubleshooting the extender wireless network. In this blog, you will learn the resetting process without harming the hardware or software of your device. You need to make sure that your router is working before resetting the TP-Link extender. There are two methods to reset the TP-Link range extender:

Method 1: Console reset

Method 2: Reset by using the dashboard or hard reset

Method 1: Console reset

Before using this method, try to restart the extender. If this is not working then go for a console reset. Factory reset will remove all the data from your extender. Look into the following steps to factory reset the extender:

• First of all, you need to turn on the printer, and then you need to locate the reset button on the extender. Generally, the reset button is located behind the extender or on the bottom of the extender.
• Press and hold the reset button for 10-15 seconds with a sharp pin or a toothpick.
• You need to make sure that the power is on for the extender. When the light starts blinking, release the reset button.
• After 2 minutes your TP-Link extender will restore back to factory default settings.

You should use the console reset method first before moving forward with the dashboard or hard reset method.

Method 2: Reset by using the dashboard

This is the safest method to reset the TP-Link extender if you don’t want to face any hardware failure or damage. Following are the steps to reset the TP-Link range extender:

• First of all, you need to open the web browser and then type tplinkrepeater.net in the address bar of your web browser and then press the enter key.
• It will ask you to enter the default login username and password to log in with the TP-Link extender. 
• After login, you need to go to the system tools. Under the system tool, you need to click on the backup and restore button.
• Then, you need to click on the factory reset button to start the reset process. 
• Next, you need to follow all the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process.

Hopefully, this blog will help you in TP-Link Extender Reset.  By following the above-mentioned instructions you can complete the reset process. If you are facing any issue with any step, please feel free to contact our technical experts.