If are facing issues with your Netgear EX2700 extender like unable to connect to mywifiext.local, etc., then resetting would be a better option for you. Resetting Netgear EX2700 extender is the best option to make yourself get rid of big and small extender-related issues. So, without much delay, let’s have a quick nudge on the steps on how to reset Netgear EX2700 extender. Let’s start over!
Why to Reset Netgear Extender?
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Netgear WiFi extender reset process is required when:
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Your Netgear extender is not working in a proper way
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Can’t connect to Netgear_ext
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Netgear EX2700 connected but no internet
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Unable to perform Netgear EX2700 setup
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Can’t log in to Netgear extender
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Extender not working after firmware update
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Red or amber color LED on Netgear extender
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Mywifiext.local or mywifiext.net not working
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Forgot or lost Netgear EX2700 login details’
So, these were some common reasons that have force you to reset your Netgear EX2700 extender. Now, without further discussion, let us provide you instructions to reset your Netgear extender.
Resetting Netgear EX2700 Extender
There are two ways following which the resetting process will be a piece of cake for you. So, without much delay, follow the instructions provided below to reset your Netgear EX2700 extender.
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First is using the reset hole (hard reset)
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Second method is using the web-user interface (soft reset)
Now, let us provide you instructions to reset your Netgear EX2700 extender one –by-one:
Hard Reset Netgear Extender
Walk through the guidelines provided below and know how to reset Netgear EX2700 extender using the hard reset method”
Step 1: First of all, make sure that your Netgear extender is plugged in. Please do not use a damaged wall socket for the same. But, do not forget to disconnect it from your router.
Step 2: Now, find the extender’s reset hole. Press it using a pin.
Step 3: Hold the extender’s reset hole. Release it upon holding it for some time.
Now, after soft resetting your WiFi range extender, perform the Netgear EX2700 setup process from the scratch.
Soft Reset Netgear Extender
Step 1: Plug in your Netgear EX2700 extender. Ensure that you have selected a non-damaged wall socket for your device, got it?
Step 2: The power LED on your Netgear EX2700 extender will blink green. If it doesn’t, press the Power or On/Off button on it once.
Step 3: Wait for your Netgear extender to boot up. This might take a couple of minutes.
Step 4: Now, locate your Netgear EX2700 extender’s reset hole.
Step 5: Turn on a laptop or desktop and open your preferred web browser.
Step 6: In the browser’s address bar, type mywifiext.net or 192.168.1.250
Step 7: Press Enter to get redirected to Netgear extender login page.
Step 8: Now, what you have to do, provide the Netgear EX2700’s login details into the fields provided and after that, click on Log In.
Step 9: Netgear Genie setup wizard will surely appear if you have entered the correct login credentials.
Step 10: Head towards Settings and click Other Settings.
Step 11: Click on Reset and then select Yes to proceed.
Unplug your Netgear extender and after a couple of minutes, plug it back in again. Wait for the LED to get stable. As soon as the Netgear extender’s power LED gets stable, it indicates that your extender is now reset and you are all set to perform Netgear EX2700 setup.
Netgear EX2700 Setup via WPS
Now, we are going to provide you the easiest method to perform Netgear EX2700 setup i.e. using the WPS method.
Step 1: During Netgear extender reset process, you might have disconnected your Netgear EX2700 extender and router, don’t you? If yes, reconnect them using an Ethernet or wireless source.
Step 2: Find the WPS button your Netgear EX2700 extender and press it very gently.
Step 3: Wait for a few minutes upon pressing the Netgear extender’s WPS button.
Step 4: Now, press the WPS button on your router.
That’s it! Your Netgear EX2700 extender is now configured using the WPS method. But, before applying the WPS method to perform Netgear EX2700 setup you have to ensure that your router consists of the WPS function.
The Last Words
Now, we are going to end this article. Here’s to hope that the instructions we have provided above helped you reset your Netgear EX2700 extender in a proper way.