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fatalbert
Tutor
Nov 28, 2021
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XR1000 settings get wiped on reset

Whenever I reset my XR1000 router (pushing the button on the back of it) the settings appear to get wiped and I am back at factory new settings and need to set everything back up. I've tried backing ...
  • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
    Netduma-Fraser
    Nov 28, 2021
    Once you setup the router, reboot from the interface and wait 2 minutes before accessing. This will act as a hard save, then if you use the button to reboot it next time your settings should be preserved.
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Netduma-Fraser
NetDuma Partner
Nov 28, 2021
Once you setup the router, reboot from the interface and wait 2 minutes before accessing. This will act as a hard save, then if you use the button to reboot it next time your settings should be preserved.
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    fatalbert
    Tutor
    Nov 28, 2021

    I will try this and get back to you.

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    fatalbert
    Tutor
    Nov 28, 2021

    That seemed to have done the trick. Would be nice if the settings were saved when you hit save after changing them and not only after resetting through the interface. Seems odd, but it worked. Hopefully it stays this way.