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A factory reset deletes all personalized settings including your user name, password, network name (SSID), and security settings. A factory reset is necessary when you cannot recover your WiFi range extender's admin password. A factory reset prepares your device for a new installation.

To perform a factory reset on your NETGEAR WiFi extender:

  1. Plug in your extender.
  2. Wait for the Power LED to stop blinking and become solid green or blue.
    This can take 1 to 2 minutes.
    If the Power LED does not light up, press the Power or On/Off button.
  3. Locate your extender's Reset or Factory Reset button. The button is usually located on the extender's side or bottom panel behind a small hole.
  4. Use a straightened paper clip or similarly sized object to gently press and hold the Reset or Factory Reset button until the Power LED blinks.
    This can take up to 15 seconds.
  5. Wait for the Power LED to stop blinking and become solid green or blue.
Your extender is now reset and is ready to be set up.
For more information on how to set up your extender, see: How do I set up my NETGEAR WiFi range extender?
Last Updated:07/07/2025 | Article ID: 000060616

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