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westy666
Feb 24, 2024Tutor
XR500 Constant 100% CPU
Hi all, I'm a bit stuck on this one. Running latest firmware XR500 V2.3.2.134. Router is running 100% constantly on both CPU's. A reboot doesn't change anything. Only way I can fix it, t...
- Feb 29, 2024
Pressing for 10-15 seconds should be all that is needed on the reset button.
Ya, I prefer using the ERASE button with in the UI.
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
westy666
Feb 29, 2024Tutor
Thanks again.
So after about 4 days after a full factory reset and just running a basic config all seems to be ok.
I'll run it for a few more days before I start making any config changes.
Took a bit to get it to factory reset. Pushing the reset button for 30s wouldn't work but doing it through the interface did.
FURRYe38
Feb 29, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Pressing for 10-15 seconds should be all that is needed on the reset button.
Ya, I prefer using the ERASE button with in the UI.
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System