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Orbi SSDI Reuse and Virus protection questions from a Newbie to networking
SSID QUESTIONS: I had always thought when I upgraded from one router to the other that I couldn’t or shouldn’t reuse SSDI name and password that I used on my existing router. I am upgrading from a l...
FURRYe38 wrote:Not sure where you heard that but you can always re-use and retain SSID names and PWs if you like, thought it's recommended to change the PW to keep some hackers out. I've been using the same SSID name for almost 20 years.
Keeping the same WiFi name (SSID) and password accomplishes two tasks:
- It means the every device that was connected to the old WiFi router should connect automatically to the new WiFi router without having to be reconfigured. Changing the password, renders this impossible. If the password is changed, then every device has to be connected to the new WiFi system individually. This can be an lengthy and tedious process.
- It means that you can "go back." The new WiFi system can be unplugged, the old system reinstalled, and every device will connect automatically.
I highly recommend using the same WiFi name and password every time the WiFi system is replaced.
