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Wi Fi Range Extender Password Help
Hi All. My friend took my Range extender to try one before he bought one at his house. I now have it back and am trying set up again for my network. I done a factory reset, linked to my router and...
Make sure to factory reset with it powered up. Push and hold the reset button until the lights change. so do it like this:
plug it in and turn it on. Give it a couple minutes to fully boot. Push and hold reset. Its usually 7-10 seconds but hold the reset button until the lights on the front change. that should make sure its factory reset. I just want to make sure you do it right as I've seen/read about people just hitting the reset button for a short period and think that resets it.
Thank You, I have done a factory reset and no luck with the admin and password combo. I don't normally have too much trouble with these installs. Frustating.
Make sure to factory reset with it powered up. Push and hold the reset button until the lights change. so do it like this:
plug it in and turn it on. Give it a couple minutes to fully boot. Push and hold reset. Its usually 7-10 seconds but hold the reset button until the lights on the front change. that should make sure its factory reset. I just want to make sure you do it right as I've seen/read about people just hitting the reset button for a short period and think that resets it.