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Pengman
Feb 04, 2020Initiate
Mechanical Factory Reset of Netgear Range Extender - powere on or off?
I need to do a mechanical factory reset of my EX2700 range extender in order to use it at a different location with a different router (I can't do this through a webrowser as I can't remember either ...
- Feb 04, 2020
Yes, while its powered on.
so plug it in to power it on. Let it fully boot. then depress the reset button. its usually 7-15 seconds. The lights should change when its held long enough.
If you're concerned about a paper clip, use a toothpick. I've done it quire frequently while testing devices and never been shocked.