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emilyousley's avatar
emilyousley
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May 28, 2017

Wifi extender already named & associated with username - unable to setup

I just bought a wifi extender from Target, got home to set up and it is already named "Kroger Guest_EXT." When I click on that it brings up the netgear page where the instructions tell me to create a new username so I can set it up with my wireless router. I CAN'T do this, though, because there is only an option to log in or get help with my password. I guess it was previously used and set up, then returned. I can return it I guess but I was hoping there might be a fix I can do at home so we can start using it today. Any ideas??

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  • DarrenM's avatar
    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator

    Hello emilyousley

     

    Yes you can while the unit is plugged in hold down the reset button for 10+ seconds this will factory reset the unit.

     

    DarrenM