Netgear WiFi extender is use to expand the main home router WiFi signals in your house. The setup is very easy and simple.
You just have to connect with the WiFi router with the help of Ethernet cable or without using any cable.
But many users face technical problems related to the extender weak internet signals or extender not working.
To dispel these mentioned issues, you have to reset Netgear extender. It is simple process, but it will delete all the settings and memory of the device.
Here, we will give you a complete guide to reset the Netgear extender, after that you have to re-adjust the extender settings and networks from the Netgear extender login interface.
How to Reset Netgear Extender ?
You can easily reset the Netgear WiFi extender with the help of below given steps.
- You need a pin or pen to start the process.
- Then, find the RESET pinhole button at the side of the extender.
- Long press the button with pen or pin about 5-10 seconds.
- After 5-10 minutes, the device will reset, and its memory will be deleted.
Now, you have to re-adjust the settings and networks by going in to interface of the Netgear WiFi range extender. Let’s see how to do it with the help your computer.
Re-Configure Extender After Reset
You need your computer to reconfigure the device, just turn on the extender and connect your computer to laptop via LAN cable to the extender.
Reach to Login Page
- To reach to the interface page of the extender, you have to open the web browser.
- Just search the Netgear extender login URL mywifiext.local or IP address 192.168.1.250.
- The search will take you to the login page of the interface, where you have to enter the admin credentials.
Access Interface Page
- After resetting the extender, all the settings and networks will be deleted even credentials will reset.
- So you have to use those user details that you have used at the time of Netgear extender setup.
- Enter the admin credentials (username and password), and hit the enter button.
- Interface page will appear at the screen, where you can easily re-adjust the settings and networks.
Now, we will add a section that contains information about how to manage the extender interface with the help of your phone via Netgear Nighthawk app.
Manage Extender Using Phone
You have to connect your phone tothe extender network using the device SSID details. then follow some steps written down here.
Download Nighthawk App
- Connect the phone to extender and go to Play Store app.
- Download the app by searching the Nighthawk app in it.
Manage Interface with App
- To manage the app, you have to open the app.
- Enter the admin details (username and password).
- Reach to the interface page.
- Here, you can easily enable various features.
Final Section
Here, you have learned how to reset Netgear extender with the help of simple steps. We have also added section that explained how to re-configure the Netgear range extender using the interface. At the end of the blog, you have seen instructions to manage the interface of the extender through your mobile phone.