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R7800HelpMe
Oct 17, 2023Aspirant
Logging into the Admin settings on a web browser
I try logging into the admin settings through a web browser. It takes me to my password recovery. I enter what my answers are for the security questions, and for split second, it converts my answers ...
R7800HelpMe
Oct 17, 2023Aspirant
Will I have to re-enter all the devices on the Network if I perform a factory reset?
michaelkenward
Oct 17, 2023Guru - Experienced User
R7800HelpMe wrote:
Will I have to re-enter all the devices on the Network if I perform a factory reset?
What do you mean by that?
What are you entering? Device names? Reserved IP addresses? Port forwarding? Something else?
You can always save the settings and restore them when you regain control of the router.
How do I back up the configuration settings on my Orbi WiFi System? - NETGEAR Support
Do that and you could revive whatever is causing your current problems.Bit at least you will have a better understanding of what is going on.
Did you ever tell us what the modem/gateway/ONT is that connects the router to the Internet? That could be getting in the way of your browser access.