Best way to factory reset a disconnected RBR and RBS 50's

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Hi all,I have powered off and disconnected my RBR and 2 RBS 53's.&nbsp; These were replaced by another (newer) mesh system. The new network is functional.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unfortunately, before switching over to the new devices, I did not factory reset the RBK53 devices.&nbsp; They are sitting on my workbench.&nbsp; I need to erase them before selling them or giving them away..&nbsp;What is the best way to factory reset and erase all stored information (esp passwords) from those things?&nbsp; The long press (with a pin) of the reset button has not always worked when I was using the RBK53.&nbsp; They would pop right back on the network, from what I remember...&nbsp;Thx.Aloke

plemans · Answer

Power them on and push and hold reset for 30 seconds. that'll clear them out.&nbsp;
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alokeprasad · Answer

How do I verify that they are clean after I do that? Re-attach them to my new (eero) network?

In the past, when I was using them and tried that, they would accept the password and have the same wifi passwords when they were done powering on. Didn't behave like they were fresh from the factory units.

Aloke

CrimpOn · Answer

When Factory Reset, they return to the WiFi credentials printed on the label (bottom of the case).&nbsp; Is that what is happening?
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alokeprasad · Answer

When I last did that, I was using the Orbi's.&nbsp; The units reconnected and was accessible through the web interface like the reset did not happen.&nbsp;Is there a LED color or flashing lights that indicates a successful reset?&nbsp;I have the RBS's still connected via wired (Ethernet), but now to the eero 7 Max.&nbsp; They are still functional!!&nbsp; The ring light turned blue and is now off. The devices connected to the RBS are on the network.&nbsp; I'm sure the WiFi on the RBS's are off (I used the same SSID w the eero that I was using w the Orbi.. so I can't tell for sure.).&nbsp;The RBS's can be used as 1 gigabit switches!!&nbsp; The eero shows the satellite RBS as connected device&nbsp;&nbsp;I might just keep them&nbsp;😀&nbsp;

CrimpOn · Answer

When Factory Reset, they return to the WiFi credentials printed on the label (bottom of the case). Is that what is happening?

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Best way to factory reset a disconnected RBR and RBS 50's

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