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bock41
Aspirant
Nov 28, 2017
Solved

R8000 won't go to factory settings

After pushing the reset button and holding for 7 sec. the r8000 restarts, but nothing has changed. No factory settings are restored.

 

What can be the issuue/solution?

 

Thx i.a.! 

Troubleshooting
x8000 factory reset
  • JamesGL's avatar
    JamesGL
    Dec 04, 2017

    Hi bock41,

     

    Press it until the power turns amber. Have it pressed about 10-15 secs.

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    JamesGL
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Dec 04, 2017

    Hi bock41,

     

    Press it until the power turns amber. Have it pressed about 10-15 secs.

    • JamesGL's avatar
      JamesGL
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Dec 07, 2017

      Hi bock41,

       

      We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if you need further assistance.

    • bock41's avatar
      bock41
      Aspirant
      Dec 08, 2017

      Hi JamesGL

       

      Sorry for my late responce but I was abroad. 

       

      After 3 times the R8000 came up in factorysettings!! Thanks for your suggestion!!