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Re: Can't reset security questions
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Hello all,
I can't seem to reset my security questions. I've tried 3 different browsers and when I hit apply it does nothing. I've logged out and logged back in and they are the same questions I set up. Am I not allowed to change them?
The odd thing is when I forget my password and go to reset it, these questions come up and I answer them correctly but it always says they're wrong. Thankfully, I've been able to remember the password eventually.
-Matt
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@fury88 wrote:
Ugh. Ok, thanks for the reply. So do I lose any settings if I backup and restore afterwards? Resetting is such a pain and takes the internet offline for 30 mins. Never a good time to do that in my household! 🤣
Yes, a Factory Reset erases all settings. It is a struggle to find a time for this that will not affect the family.
I just reset the security questions on my Orbi. The key step is that the new password fields must be filled in. When I tried to change security questions without entering a new password, they did not "take."
I did not actually change the password. I entered the original password into both of the new password fields. What matters is that there is something in those input fields.
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Re: Can't reset security questions
You could try a simple factory reset and reinstall.
then during setup, you can set the questions you want.
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@fury88 wrote:Hello all,
I can't seem to reset my security questions. I've tried 3 different browsers and when I hit apply it does nothing. I've logged out and logged back in and they are the same questions I set up. Am I not allowed to change them?
The odd thing is when I forget my password and go to reset it, these questions come up and I answer them correctly but it always says they're wrong. Thankfully, I've been able to remember the password eventually.
-Matt
I think reset will work. 1st reset or formet it and then reinstall it . Hope it will works.
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@fury88 wrote:
Ugh. Ok, thanks for the reply. So do I lose any settings if I backup and restore afterwards? Resetting is such a pain and takes the internet offline for 30 mins. Never a good time to do that in my household! 🤣
Yes, a Factory Reset erases all settings. It is a struggle to find a time for this that will not affect the family.
I just reset the security questions on my Orbi. The key step is that the new password fields must be filled in. When I tried to change security questions without entering a new password, they did not "take."
I did not actually change the password. I entered the original password into both of the new password fields. What matters is that there is something in those input fields.
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Re: Can't reset security questions
I think this is a bug but I would understand at least putting in your current password to validation.
Thanks for the tip!!
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Re: Can't reset security questions
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
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