Easy way to migrate from Orbi RBK20 to RBK50?

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I have an Orbi RBK22 that I have used for a while, but wanted to add a satellite to it.&nbsp; I got a good deal on a RBK53 system, so I have decided to replace the RBK22 with it.&nbsp; Is there an easy way to move from one to the other (migrating configuration settings, etc.) or do I need to configure the authorized users/devices for RBK53 from scratch?

plemans · Answer

I'm a fan of configuring from scratch whenever I change primary routers.&nbsp;Tends to have less issues down the line.&nbsp;

plemans · Answer

You can follow the "new system setup" through the app.&nbsp;I'm not a huge fan of the app and usually setup via a pc. The install tends to go faster this route.&nbsp;

kncd · Answer

Thanks.&nbsp; I was thinking that might be the best, just to make sure there is nothing still in the config that doesn't need to be there any longer.&nbsp; Since my android app is already associated with the RBK22, is there anything special I need to do to "disassociate" it with the RBK22 and associate it with the RBK53?

kncd · Answer

plemans&nbsp;wrote:You can follow the "new system setup" through the app.&nbsp;I'm not a huge fan of the app and usually setup via a pc. The install tends to go faster this route.&nbsp;Thanks.&nbsp; I am with you on that.&nbsp; More often than not I manage the router through a hardwired PC.&nbsp; Every so often, I use the android app.&nbsp; I just was wondering if there would be anything I have to do so that the app would just see the RBK53S and not the the RBK22.&nbsp;One other question.&nbsp; Do you have any opinion of Net Armor?&nbsp; I get a free year of it with the new setup, but I am not sure if it's worth messing with it.&nbsp; I had heard some complaints in the past, but don't remember why they were complaining.&nbsp;

plemans · Answer

I've used armor and tested armor.&nbsp;What I'd do? Test the speeds/performance without activating it right away.then activate it. If its free it doesn't hurt to activate, see how it performs and whether you like it or not.&nbsp;I wasn't a huge fan but I've drilled internet security into my significant other. When my kids are older, i'll need a new system but for now its working for me.&nbsp;

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Easy way to migrate from Orbi RBK20 to RBK50?

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