How to Reset RangeXTD Without Losing Your Network Settings

Is the signal of your RangeXTD dropping consistently, or it’s just not connecting the way it used to. In such cases, the very first solution that strikes to most people is to hit the reset button. But the problem with pressing the reset button is, it tends to clear all the previously made settings. No matter, whatever it is: your network names, passwords, even the connection between your router and extender. It’ll all be gone.

But here’s good news: You can reset or refresh your RangeXTD without losing your saved network details. It’s just about doing it the right way. Let’s walk through it step by step.

1. Check if you really need to reset

Check whether your gadget requires a reset before resetting it. Because, if you’re choosing to reset just because your extender is lagging or dropping speeds, you can just power cycle the device. Just disconnect the gadget for a minute and plug it back in. A brief power cycle fixes little issues.

If you’re using the RangeXTD app, you can also restart it from there instead of doing it physically. Open the app, find your extender, and hit “Reboot.” It restarts cleanly — no data loss, no setup needed again.

Sometimes it’s really that simple.

2. Understand the difference between reset and reboot

This is where most people mess up. A reboot just restarts the device. It keeps your saved Wi-Fi info.
A reset wipes it out completely, like factory settings.

If you’re seeing weird drops, lag, or connection hiccups, a reboot is enough. Only do a hard reset if the extender’s completely frozen or won’t connect at all.

3. Use the RangeXTD dashboard first

Now, instead of resetting the device via button, do it via dashboard. Open a browser, and enter the IP address: “192.168.10.1” in the address bar of the browser and tap enter. This is the control panel for your extender.

Once you’re in, go to Maintenance or System Settings. You’ll see options for Reboot or Soft Reset. Pick Reboot first. This is similar to reset. As it’ll refresh your extender without wiping of any previous details.

Allow 2-3 minutes to your device. You’ll see LED lights will begin to blink and will stablize again indicating the proper functioning of the network.

4. Try the soft reset

If glitches persist after rebooting, attempt a soft reset. It fixes transient issues and malfunctions while preserving your Wi-Fi credentials.

Here’s how:

1. Unplug the RangeXTD.

2. Wait for 15 seconds.

3. Hold the reset button for just 3 seconds (not 10 — that’s full reset territory).

4. Plug it back in and let it power up.

You’ll notice it restarts, reconnects to your home network, and keeps all your saved info. It’s a quiet, clean fix that doesn’t break your setup.

5. Reconnect through the rangextd app

If you already have the rangextd app installed, it’s even easier.
Open it while the extender’s rebooting. Once it comes back online, the app usually recognizes it automatically.

If it doesn’t, just tap “Reconnect.” You’ll see your extender pop back up under the same name as before. No reconfiguration needed.

The app’s actually pretty handy here — it saves your old network details so you don’t have to retype passwords or reselect your Wi-Fi band every time something goes wrong.

6. Keep your network names the same

If you ever do need to run through setup again (say you moved the extender or changed routers), make sure your SSID — that’s your Wi-Fi name — stays the same.
That way, all your devices reconnect automatically without you doing a thing.

People often rename networks every time they reset stuff, and then they wonder why nothing connects. Don’t do that. Stick to the same name and password.

7. Check the signal strength

After you’ve rebooted or soft-reset, walk around your space with your phone connected to the extender.
If the signal keeps dipping in and out, it’s probably not a reset issue at all — it’s placement.

8. Update firmware

Sometimes the problem that makes you want to reset in the first place is actually bad firmware.
From the dashboard, check for updates under System or Advanced Settings.

If there’s one available, update it. It won’t erase your settings — it just improves stability and fixes those random disconnects everyone complains about.

Once the update’s done, reboot again through the dashboard. Everything stays saved, just refreshed.

9. Backup settings before a full reset

Let’s say worst-case scenario — you do need to factory reset it. Before you press that button, open the dashboard and back up your configuration. There’s usually a “Backup Settings” option right there.

Download it. Keep it on your desktop.
Then, if you have to reset everything, you can just import that file later and your old network settings come right back. Takes a few minutes, saves you an hour of redoing the whole setup.

10. Don’t overdo it

This part’s kind of obvious but still worth saying. Don’t keep resetting or rebooting your RangeXTD over and over. These things aren’t built for constant restarts. Once or twice a month, fine. Every other day? No.

If you’re constantly having to reset it to stay connected, there’s another issue — either your router’s signal is too weak, or the extender’s too far gone.

Quick recap

• Use the rangextd app or dashboard for soft resets.

• Hold reset for 3 seconds max to avoid losing data.

• Keep Wi-Fi names and passwords consistent.

• Backup before factory reset.

• Reboot occasionally, not daily.

Final Words

RangeXTD is a simple extender that just needs the right setup to function well. You don’t have to jump right away to the factory reset option every time you see any glitch. Majority of time, softer fixes will work. They are: reboot through the app, short reset, firmware update.

Once it’s stable, you don’t need to put so much of attention on it again and again. Let it do its job quietly.