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RBK43-100NAS:If I factory reset my router and manually restore the settings, will devices reconnect?
My Parent's Orbi has reached a state where I can not log into the admin controls, and despite me having the serial number on hand, I can not reset the password due to forgetting my answers to the sec...
Hello rscott20518 ,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
Performing a factory reset will wipe all of your settings from your router. However, if you give the router the same SSID and password combination during the initial setup process after your factory reset, your devices will automatically connect to your Orbi Mesh network.
Please navigate to the link below for instructions on how to successfully factory reset your Orbi Mesh system:
https://kb.netgear.com/31486/How-do-I-reset-my-Orbi-system-to-factory-default-settings
Best,
Kevin
Community Team