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MarkD1944
Apr 25, 2022Aspirant
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 reboo...
CrimpOn
Apr 25, 2022Guru - Experienced User
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/
MarkD1944
Apr 25, 2022Aspirant
I temp swapped out the Orbi with my sister's old router, and it worked perfectly. It's something in my Orbi.
- CrimpOnApr 25, 2022Guru - Experienced User
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.
- MarkD1944May 03, 2022Aspirant
I'm not sure what the MAC and SSID addresses are for her router, and I understnnd that there is no physical address in the router. But, something in either the MAC or SSID is teling me that I am still at my old house
- CrimpOnMay 03, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What sort of device is running Google Maps?