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AnthonyBEarles
Dec 24, 2024Aspirant
Backup / Restore
I've currently got the Orbi 750 3-pack, but I'm considering an upgrade to the 970 alongside a broadband speed upgrade. Can I restore the backup file from my 750s to the 970 to speed up the setup proce...
- Dec 24, 2024
No. Different systems means different backups.
JWS9518
Dec 24, 2024Luminary
Things always tend to work better when you set up the configuration from scratch vs loading a previous cfg file. In this case, I am not sure it would even allow uploading the file, but even if it does, I would not recommend uploading a configuration file from a different system as it could cause issues and not translate well into your new system. It most likely will cause issues.
FURRYe38
Dec 24, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Something that the system won't let users do. Cross backup configs are not allowed and will give an error I believe when attempted. In same model, should work though.