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refindmaxx
Jan 31, 2018Aspirant
Netgear Extender won't boot
I've had my exender packed away for a few years and needed to start using it again. When I plug it in to try and follow the installation instructions the unit won't boot. The power light stays ambe...
DarrenM
Feb 01, 2018Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
You need to hold the reset button in for 10+ seconds then the unit should factory reset and you can do a new install of the extender.
DarrenM
refindmaxx
Feb 02, 2018Aspirant
Hi Darren,
So I held it for about a full minute and nothing happened. It still has the solid amber light and won't boot. Is there anything else I can try?
So I held it for about a full minute and nothing happened. It still has the solid amber light and won't boot. Is there anything else I can try?