If your router still sees the old "TP-Link_Extender" name, you didn't hold it long enough. Try again for a full 15 seconds.
: On the right panel of the extender, you will find a small pinhole labeled "RESET".
Troubleshooting Your Connection: How to Factory Reset the TP-Link RE705X Factory Reset TP-LINK RE705X
The TP-Link RE705X is resilient. It is very difficult to "brick" (ruin) this device via software. If it is acting weird, a 10-second press of the reset button is almost always the cure.
If the extender does not appear in your Wi-Fi list after resetting: If your router still sees the old "TP-Link_Extender"
This method is ideal if you are accessing settings from a computer browser.
For owners of the powerful TP-Link RE705X (AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender), a factory reset is the “nuclear option” that fixes 99% of software-related problems. Troubleshooting Your Connection: How to Factory Reset the
If you have successfully performed a factory reset (confirmed by the blinking LEDs) but the RE705X still fails to connect, the issue is likely hardware-related or environmental.
After you reset, you must run the setup again. Don't panic when you see the unsecured "TP-Link_Extender" network—that’s just the device asking for your help to get re-homed.
After the reset, you must use the default login info found on the product's back or bottom label for re-setup. Method 1: Using the Physical Reset Button
Open a browser and enter tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.254 (the default IP). Log in with your admin password. Go to > System Tools > Backup & Restore .