Hi Orbi guru's...I have had my RBR850 and two RBS850's for a couple of years now and all is good.My question for this evening... Should I perform a factory reset as good practice after numerous FW updates? Similar to PC or Android, when wiped clean they are snappier, faster and clears out old files etc.Does the same apply to the RBR850 family or should I keep to the old adage, if it ain't broke, don't fix it?Thanks!

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Make a backup of the configuration any time there is a significant change. That way, if a Factory Reset should become necessary in the future (when things are not working!), you have the potential to avoid a lot of tedious setup by restoring the configuration file from the backup.

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CrimpOn
Guru
Oct 30, 2023
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Make a backup of the configuration any time there is a significant change. That way, if a Factory Reset should become necessary in the future (when things are not working!), you have the potential to avoid a lot of tedious setup by restoring the configuration file from the backup.
FURRYe38
Guru
Oct 30, 2023
If your not seeing any issues. Don't fix it.

Power OFF for 1 minute then back ON is a good 1st step.

Last resort is a FR and setup from scratch.

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
- rapshank1882
  Aspirant
  Oct 30, 2023
  Thanks, chaps! I'll refrain from curiosity getting the better of me 🙂
  - FURRYe38
    Guru
    Oct 30, 2023
    Can always stop by here in the forums and ask questions prior to doing something.
    
    Have fun.

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