Resetting the Linksys Range Extender to Factory Default Settings

Linksys Range Extenders are indeed the most promising range extenders as these have the required technical capability to expand the reach of internet connectivity anywhere in your office or back home. 

But consistently utilizing Linksys Range Extenders might pave way for some technical fallout in the form of low speed among various other technical problems ultimately calling for resetting the Linksys Range Extender to factory default settings. 

This comprehensive guide comes with a couple of feasible solutions to help you successfully effectuate resetting the Linksys Range Extender to factory default settings.

Before you Venture Out to Reset the Linksys Range Extender to Factory Default Settings

You can definitely facilitate resetting the Linksys Range Extender to factory default settings in either of the ways discussed in the later part of this guide but you are advised to have a backup of the existing Linksys Range Extender Configuration Settings by adhering to the process prescribed below which you can cause to get restored after the reset process is over.

Step 1 - Begin by accessing the web-driven Setup page of the Linksys Range Extender.

Step 2 - Now proceed by clicking the sub-tab named “Management” followed by clicking the “Backup Configurations” option and then saving the settings going forward by clicking on the “Save Settings” button.  

Interface-based Reset for your Linksys Range Extender

There is always an app-based interface in your range extender’s setup wizard that can ultimately set extenders up and perform efficiently which is there in the case of Linksys Range Extenders as well. 

Just peruse the sequences provided below to enable resetting the Linksys Range Extender to factory default settings by applying the interface-based reset for your Linksys Range Extender.

Step 1 - Initially you have to ensure that your PC or device is connected to the internet and that the Setup page of your Linksys Range Extender is opened.

Step 2 - Now access the “Factory Defaults” segment under the “Administration” pane of the Linksys Range Extender Setup wizard.

Step 3 - Continue by pressing the “Restore Factory Defaults” button to proceed with resetting the Linksys Range Extender to factory default settings.

Step 4 - Finally to accomplish the process simply unplug the Power Plug and wait for a couple of minutes followed by plugging the Linksys Range Extender back into the Power Outlet.

Additional Tip: After you have reset your Linksys Range Extender, just fall back to the “Management” sub-tab on the Setup page and press the “Restore Configurations” option followed by clicking the “Save Settings” option.

The Regular Hard Reset of your Linksys Range Extender

When you notice that there hasn’t been any change from implementing the interface-based Soft Reset methodology, you can opt for the Regular Hard Reset technique that can bring about resetting the Linksys Range Extender to factory default settings conveniently.

This regular Hard Reset methodology is quite manageable to be carried out and can be caused to materialize in just a few steps discussed underneath.

Step 1 - To begin with, you must locate the “Reset” button on your Linksys Range Extender. This comes with a few possibilities as the traceable “Reset” button might be present on any of the following spots on your Linksys Range Extender.

1. On the rear part of the Linksys Range Extender
2. At the bottom portion of the Linksys Range Extender
3. In a marginally-covered casing at either side of the Linksys Range Extender.

So, when you are searching for the “Reset” button for accomplishing a Regular Hard Reset on your Linksys Range Extender, glance over all the above spots on your Linksys Range Extender to find the “Reset” button successfully.

Step 2 - Now you ought to press the Reset button for 8 seconds at the minimum. Please do note that you can press the “Reset” button with the help of your finger. Alternatively, you can also prefer using a micro-needle, or a small paper clip to press the same.

Step 3 - At this moment you have to execute a PowerCycle to accomplish resetting the Linksys Range Extender to factory default settings.