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Orbi RBR20 incorrect physical location
We recently moved and took our Orbi RBR20 with us. In Google Maps it indicated the current location as my previous home address. I changed the MAC address from 'Default' to 'Computer'. After rebooting the router and modem, the first time I selected current location in Maps it showed my CURRENT home address as current location. The second and subsequent time I selected current location it showed my PREVIOUS home address. Where else is this being stored??
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As far as I am aware, Netgear routers do not store physical addresses. The better question is probably, "How long will it take Google to realize that my WiFi system has moved to another physical address?"
https://www.howtogeek.com/768500/how-to-change-your-home-address-on-google-maps/
I temp swapped out the Orbi with my sister's old router, and it worked perfectly. It's something in my Orbi.
Does the sister's old WiFi system have the same SSID and MAC address as the Orbi?
I have dumped the entire configuration file from my Orbi and there is no street address in it.
