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Mar 31, 2020
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Router Config Compatibility

I am upgrading from a R8000 to a XR500. Is the config file for the R8000 able to be applied to my new XR500?

  • No you shouldn't transfer config files to different routers, they both use completely different software so would not be advisable.

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  • No you shouldn't transfer config files to different routers, they both use completely different software so would not be advisable.

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      Thank you for the quick response!