How To Reset Wavlink AC1200 Extender ?

Are you facing a major technical glitch with your Wavlink AC1200 wifi range extender?  Did you try to set up the device but couldn’t do it successfully or want to erase off all customization? No matter what the concern is, the solution for all three situations is factory reset. Before you proceed with the resetting process, remember a few things. A factory reset should never be the first option as frequently resetting of a device can hamper its internal hardware. Thus causing an irreparable loss. When you perform every other troubleshooting step and none of it is working only then factory reset must be done. So here’s a complete blog post on how to reset Wavlink AC1200 extender?

Resetting Process 

First, if your Wavlink AC1200 range extender is not on, make sure you activate it. Meanwhile the device is booting up, you can go and grab an object with the help of which you’ll do the reset. You can use a paperclip (straightened), a sturdy toothpick and even a sim tray ejecting pin will work.

Now find out the small reset port on your Wavlink AC1200 range extender. It is usually there on the side panel. Thereafter, prick the chosen object into the reset port. Push it down. Hold on for 10 seconds or till the smart indicators on the AC1200 start to flicker. Finally, leave the reset key and with this the extender is back to its original settings. Now you can redo the configuration process all over again. 

Reset Using Web Portal 

In case your Wavlink AC1200’s reset button isn’t functioning well or you simply need an alternative to the hard reset method, then you can use the web portal for resetting the device. The steps for it are:

• First activate your Wavlink signal repeater. 
• Give it some time to boot itself up. 
• Now grab your smart device. Use any device like laptop, cellphone or your tablet. 
• Connect this smart gadget to the wifi range extender. The wireless defaults for the same are written on the extender’s base panel. 
• Thereafter, open the internet browser. 
• Visit browser’s URL column. Type http://192.168.10.1. Click Enter. 
• Fill up login details. Tap on Login. 
• From the portal select the management option and then click on Factory reset or reset option.
• Finally, the signal repeater will perform the task and then it will restart itself. And that’s how you can successfully reset the Wavlink AC1200 extender. 

Redo The Installation 

To install the range extender again, use the most simple WPS Method. It is quick and easy to conduct. The steps for it are:

• Put the extender in close proximity to the router. 
• Activate it using its power cable.
• Let it boot up.
• Thereafter, click the wifi protected setup button on AC1200. 
• Then in less than two minutes, click the router’s wifi protected setup button.
• With this the syncing starts.
• It completes when the smart WPS indicator goes solid. 
• So now you can unplug the device and reactivate it by plotting it in a strategic spot.