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Topher44's avatar
Feb 11, 2020

Bought my Orbi secondhand, need to register it as mine

So just got my Orbi and need to register it under my own info. Is there a work around if I contact the seller and they don't do anything? How can I prove that I own it now and can therefore register it to me and input my own wifi info?

5 Replies

    • Topher44's avatar
      Topher44
      Tutor
      I wouldn't need it registered to change the wifi name via the Orbi app?
      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru

        Topher44 wrote:
        I wouldn't need it registered to change the wifi name via the Orbi app?

        Nope.

        I would recommend factory resetting to remove any of the prior owner's settings.  You can do this by pushing and holding reset for 7-15 seconds while the orbi is powered up. 

        And then going through the setup process.