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Orbi RBK13 network key password
Hi. Maybe a basic question.
Is it possible for one of the 3 units (router and satellites) from a box to come with different passwords (network key)? Or should all 3 of them setup with the same password from the factory?
Thank you.
Is it possible for one of the 3 units (router and satellites) from a box to come with different passwords (network key)? Or should all 3 of them setup with the same password from the factory?
Thank you.
3 Replies
"possible" is such an existential question. An new system is supposed to come from the factory with one consistent WiFi SSID/password. If you are seeing more than one, it might be a good idea to delete the offending satellite, Factory Reset it, then do the "Add Orbi Satellite" routine.
- Thank you for your response.
Sorry, I should have included the background.
I sold my unopened RBK13 (got good deal on AX) on eBay. The buyer claimmed that one of the satellite is defective and demanded a refund. I paid for the shipping back and just received the set back a few hours ago. While checking I found the satellite that he marked as defective has SSID and network key that is different from the rest of the set.
I found it odd that a mesh system comes from the factory with mismatched SSID and network key.Did you keep a note of the serial numbers?
Could be someone trying to do a switcheroo with a dodgy device.
