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Changing ISP - Will my existing Orbi RBK22 system still work?
I'm moving from L.A. to Colorado in a few months. Currently, my internet is supplied by Spectrum over a high-speed cable. My new internet provider will be a satellite ISP. I'm NOT the most tech-sa...
Since you’re using the default SSID I assume that your Orbi is in Router Mode.
Please ask your new ISP to provide you with a “plain” modem without a built-in router.
You should then be able to just plug in Orbi to the new modem and then you will be good to go.
You will keep all your existing configuration: wifi network name, password, IP addresses,.... etc.
Good luck!
SSID names are the wifi plain text names that you can setup on any router to identify the wifi broadcast coming from your router. In the Orbis case, it would be a single name that you can set up for the broadcast name. It's recommended to change the default SSID name from what comes ON the Orbi to something custom and unique. It can be anything, make it something you like, something fun or easy to identify on your wireless devices.
Thank you, Sensei...very much appreciated!
Steve