TP-Link-Extender-Reset

One of the most popular players in the realm of Wi-Fi routers and range extenders, TP-Link, is providing a commendable network service to its users. However, instances occur when you must perform a TP-link extender reset to ensure the device’s general performance or to make specific changes to its settings. In this blog, we will explain why you need a reset of this device, how to reset a TP-Link router, how to configure it, and how to set a TP-Link default password.

Why to perform a TP-Link Extender reset?

Resetting a TP-Link router extender allows you to perform two tasks. First, it helps you resolving specific technical problems that you may counter while using the device. Second, it will enable you to retrieve a forgotten administrator username and TP-Link default password.

Although there are multiple ways of resolving the issues with your TP-Link router extender; however, you might not get the exact resolution to the problem. Such situations require the device to be reset to   defaults that brings it back to the original state. Generally, this action resolves most of the problems.

How to reset TP-Link Router Extender to default settings?

You can reset a TP-Link router extender by following two simple steps:

  1. Soft Reset (Factory Reset TP-Link Router): For a soft reset of your TP-Link router extender, you must access the web interface settings page of the device. In addition, you must have the device login credentials (username and password) to log into the system and perform the reset. Here are the steps to perform a soft reset:
  • Restart the TP-Link router extender and the device (laptops, desktops, mobile phones, tab, etc.) on which you will perform the task
  • Open your preferred internet browser and type in the IP- 192.168.0.254 into the browser’s address bar
  • Press Enter
  • Enter the default login credentials (username and password) by locating them at the bottom of your router extender.
  • Once you log in, click on “System Tools”
  • Click on “Backup & Restore
  • On the left panel of your device’s screen, click on “Factory Reset”
  • Reboot the device and configure it again as per your preferences 
  1. Hard Reset: This type of reset is done when you lost/forget the range extender IP address, login username, and password. You can do this reset by following the below-mentioned steps:
  • Plug in the power adapter of the device and switch it on
  • Use a pointed device (e.g., a safety pin) to press the reset button (available beside range extender LAN port) for about one to two seconds. The TP-Link router will restart automatically and show the default SSID name

A few models of TP-Link router extenders come with a reset button. In such cases, follow these steps:

  • Switch on your TP-Link router extender
  • Press and hold the reset button (situated at the rear of your device) for a few seconds
  • Release the button once the device restarts

How to Configure or setup Your TP-Link Router Extender?

You need the default administrator username and password to configure your TP-Link router exchanger. You can find these details on the label pasted on the device or the instruction manual that comes with the device. Usually, the default username and password are admin and admin, respectively. Once you log into the system for the first time, you can change the credentials as required.

  1. Switch on the device by plugging the power adapter into an electrical socket
  2. Open an internet browser in your device and type in the IP address- 192.168.1.1
  3. Enter the default username and password and log into your administrator page
  4. Go through the device configuration and note few details such as the SSID, password, encryption method, and other essential features of your router.

TP-Link router extender reset is an effective way to solve some technical issues as well as retrieve lost or forgotten administrator username and password. With the simple ways to reset the device mentioned in this article, we hope that all this information is useful and that you can now smoothly perform a reset according to your need.

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