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DougB628
Jan 06, 2019Apprentice
Is MAC address data lost when clearing NVRAM?
So I just recently started my "journey" with the Orbi system, but I have lots of experience with various routers. One of the features I really like about the Orbi system is how it lets you assign a m...
michaelkenward
Jan 06, 2019Guru - Experienced User
A simple test of what is and isn't retained would be to backup the configuration, then reset the router.
Then look at the areas that you want saved. If they are still there, great. If not, drat.
Then restore the backup of your settings. That will recover your saved data.
Remember, there are times when it pays to reset the thing and not to restore the settings. That's why many experienced users take screen shots of key settings for future reference.