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dbrewood
Oct 05, 2025Guide
Upgrading to 870 from RBR53 (Orbi AC3000 )
My current router is now considered EOL so looking to move to a Orbi 870. I'm wondering if it is possible to export the configuration from the old router and import it to the new one? I know a l...
CrimpOn
Oct 05, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Yes, it would make the process a LOT easier, and NO. Configuration files from one model of Netgear router cannot be imported into a different model.
Sucks big time. Fortunately, most of us go years between upgrading routers.