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Luvridge's avatar
Luvridge
Follower
Feb 09, 2023

Admin password to access router

The 2 questions I am asked are not the ones I set up originally to access router. Default password won't work either. Will reset of router cause issues for reconnection?

2 Replies

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Feb 09, 2023

    If the router is configured with exactly the same WiFi SSID/password as before, then devices will reconnect automatically.

     

    (Just personally) I find configuring the router with the web interface more reliable than using the Orbi 'app'.

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Feb 09, 2023

    Reset shouldn't cause any issues. I reset pretty frequently for testing things. 

    Like CrimpOn says, just use the same ssid/password and devices should auto-connect without issues.