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MeGrimlock
Jan 16, 2018Apprentice
Orbi Satellite Will Not Factory Reset?
I have an Orbi system with one extra satellite, all running the current firware V2.1.1.16. Lately, the upstairs satellite will work for periods of time, then drop all internet connection, even thoug...
MeGrimlock
Jan 28, 2018Apprentice
That's exactly the point of this thread. Performing the factory reset with a paper clip on the back of the satellite holding the button-down for 10 seconds or even longer doesn't reset the device. When I do that and power the satellite back up it boots backup with all of the custom settings including its custom name and rejoins the other orbi satellites.
DarrenM
Jan 29, 2018Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
I suggest contacting support if that feature is broken.
http://www.netgear.com/support/contact.aspx
DarrenM