Resetting the Linksys WiFi Range Extender to Factory Default

To reset Linksys extender to the factory default settings, you need to learn everything that is directly or indirectly related to the extender reset. Resetting your Linksys wireless range extender removes custom settings from your device and reverts it back to the default settings. In simple words, the default settings are the configurations with which a supplier sells you the device. 

The Linksys extender reset can be performed with the help of the web interface. You can access the web interface with the help of the default web address http://extender.linksys.com. When you enter the URL in the web browser, you directly reach the login page. After that, you just have to go through a few steps to reset your device. 

In this post, we will discuss how you can reset extender using the default web address. We will also discuss the second method for the Linksys extender reset process in the last section of the post. 

How to reset Linksys extender via extender.linksys.com

To go about the Linksys extender reset via the URL mentioned above, you need to follow the steps given in this section of the page. We request you follow the steps very carefully in order to avoid any issues. 

1. Firstly, you must ensure that your extender is connected to the PC. 
2. The extender must be powered On and in active mode. 
3. Secondly, go to your PC and open a web browser on your device. 
4. Enter the default web address http://extender.linksys.com in the browser’s URL section. 
5. Press Enter after that. You will reach the Linksys extender login page. 
6. After that, you just have to put down the username and password on the login page. 
7. Once you enter the login details, click Login. 
8. Finally, you will reach the Linksys extender web management page. 
9. To reset the extender, click Administration and then select Factory Defaults. 
10. Now, click Restore Factory Defaults and you are done. 
11. The extender reset will start and take a few minutes to complete. 

Make sure you do not turn Off your device in the middle of the process. The extender will automatically reboot in order to make new changes. 

How to reset Linksys extender without http://extender.linksys.com

As we already discussed that there is another method to go about the extender reset as well. In this section, we will discuss that method. Please follow the steps below:

1. If you don’t want to reset the extender with the web address, you can use the reset button. 
2. Locate the reset button on your extender. 
3. Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds. 
4. The Linksys extender will be reset to the factory default settings. 
5. You can follow this method if you don’t remember the login details or you don’t have access to any WiFi-enabled device. 

Final thoughts

This page was all about the extender reset using the default web address http://extender.linksys.com. To reset Linksys extender to the factory default settings, make sure you follow this post very carefully. We suggest that you always follow the reset process carefully in order to avoid any issues. 

If you still face any issue or have any doubts, kindly get in touch with our support team for more help.