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Resetting Orbi 770
I am trying to reset an Orbi 770 router and satellites in preparation for selling the system (I replaced it with an Orbi 870). I have read that I should press the reset button with a straightened paper clip for 30 seconds, until the LED glows amber. I believe the LED referred to is the one next to the power outlet, which is now lit green (and not the main LED ring). However, when I do this, the LED remains green and does not turn or blink amber. Is this the proper method, or am I doing something wrong?
Many thanks for any help.
Thanks very much everyone. I was finally able to get all three units reset. I had to let the router stay on for a couple of minutes before starting the reset procedure.
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did it "click" when pressed in?
Yes. I felt it "click"
Press for only 15 seconds.
One way to test a Factory Reset is to observe the WiFi signal. Assuming that you had changed the WiFi from the default value printed on the label to something more personal, a Factory Reset will return the WiFi signal to those default credentials. Also, logging into the web interface will accept "admin" and "password".
could also just log into the router and in the advanced settings, erase to factory
Thanks very much everyone. I was finally able to get all three units reset. I had to let the router stay on for a couple of minutes before starting the reset procedure.
