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Retired_Member's avatar
Retired_Member
Apr 07, 2019

Netgear Orbi

if i do a factory reset do i have to install all my devices again? or if the name and password are the same will they connect automatically?

Thanks



6 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 07, 2019

    I've reset my Orbi numerous times. Each time I keep the ssid and password the same. Rarely do any of my devices not automatically recognize and logon. If there is a issue, its usually one of my smart devices and thats probably 1 in 10 resets I'll need to do so. 

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 07, 2019
    Retired_Member wrote:

    if i do a factory reset do i have to install all my devices again? or if the name and password are the same will they connect automatically?

    My experience is the same as plemans.  Every time I purchase a new WiFi router, I configure with the same SSID and password as the previous one, and all of my devices transition.  I may have had to "power cycle" one or two of them, but that was all.  During the past year, I have done "Factory Resets" a bunch of time.  Each time, I configure with the same SSID and password, and all my devices connect immediately.  (Good thing, too, because some of them are not convenient to work on.)

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 07, 2019

    The user has removed themselves from the forum...

    • CrimpOn's avatar
      CrimpOn
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 07, 2019

      Thanks.  I had wondered how Netgear knew someone's employment status.  (LOL)  Show up for one day and immediately quit before anyone has a chance to help.