Quick Guide to Backup and Restore Netgear WiFi Extender

Although Netgear Nighthawk range extenders are one of the most wonderful networking devices, however, there comes a point when the user needs to reset it. Performing factory default reset means every customized setting from the device will get deleted and Netgear wireless extender setup needs to be performed from scratch. But, if the settings of the extender are saved somewhere else, then they can be restored after resetting. It means the user can avoid the hassle of doing extender setup from scratch.

So, are you aware of the steps to backup and restore your Netgear wireless extender? No? Then, walk through the guidelines discussed in this post. Here, we have shed light on the entire process of saving a backup file of the Netgear Nighthawk extender’s settings and restoring them after performing factory default reset. Stick to reading.

How to Backup Netgear WiFi Extender?

• First of all, connect your Netgear Nighthawk extender to a working power socket and switch it on. However, ensure that the power socket chosen for the purpose of supplying electricity is not damaged.

• Thereafter, connect the Netgear wireless extender to the router either with the aid of an Ethernet cable or using a wireless source. Whichever source you select, just make sure that the connection between your WiFi devices is stable.

• Now, shift your attention to the PC and power it up. Take care of the fact that the computer is running on an updated software version and is virus-free. As soon as the PC becomes ready to use, load a web browser that is cache-free as well as updated.

• Go to the address bar of the internet browser and type in the default web address of the Netgear wireless extender. Considering that it will help you reach the Netgear Nighthawk setup wizard, do not commit typos while entering it. Also, avoid using the search field of the web browser to visit the default web address.

• After entering the default web address, you need to press the Enter key. This action will open up the login page of the Netgear WiFi extender. Here, insert the default password as well as the username of your Netgear Nighthawk device. In case you have changed them to the personalized ones, enter the new details. Once done, click the Log In button.

• Thence, locate the Settings tab and click the Other option in order to get navigated to the Other Settings page. Reaching there, locate the Backup option and click it. Save the settings of your range extender at the most convenient location on your computer.

In this manner, you can back up the Netgear WiFi extender. So, feel free to reset your extender. It completely depends on you whether you choose to do a hard reset or opt for the soft reset method. To use the soft reset method, you need to click the Reset option on the Other Settings page. In case you don’t want to do that, refer to the steps for performing a hard reset of the extender in the next section.

How to Hard Reset Netgear Extender?

• Ensure that your Netgear wireless range extender is fetching enough electricity from its respective wall socket and no other device is connected to it.

• Once ensured, check all sides of the extender to find the Reset button. After the button is found, press it carefully.

• In a few moments, your Netgear Nighthawk extender will start running on its default factory settings.

In this way, a hard reset of the Netgear extender can be performed. Know that if you have done Netgear WiFi router setup the hard reset of the router can be performed using the aforementioned steps. After your extender resets, you can restore the previous settings by accessing its dashboard. So, let’s have a look at the process of restoring the wireless settings of the Nighthawk range extender.

How to Restore Netgear WiFi Extender?

• Access the Netgear Nighthawk login page using the default web or IP address of your Netgear extender. Keep in mind that the web browser must be secure to use.

• On the login page, you will have to use the default login credentials of your WiFi extender to log in to it.

• Once you reach the extender’s dashboard, reach the Other Settings page again by clicking Settings > Other. This time, you need to locate the Restore section. Once found, click it.

• Thereafter, select Browse and find the backup file you saved earlier. Select the file and click the Restore button. All the customized settings of your Netgear wireless extender will get restored.

Final Words

Performing backup and restoration of a Netgear wireless extender is not a daunting task. We hope that the steps discussed above will provide you with enough knowledge of saving and restoring your extender’s settings. However, consider performing firmware update of the extender using the Netgear Nighthawk app  Just in case you are wondering why then know that it will help in keeping various extender issues at bay.