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nsapcor
Tutor
Jan 16, 2020

Pair/Connect wifi devices

I am preparing to purchase the Orbi WI 6, router AX6000 with (2) RBK satellites. I have several wifi devices (thermostats, lights, sprinkler, etc.) with my current router. To elimate the need to pair...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 16, 2020

Please post about this over in the Orbi AX forum:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax

nsapcor wrote:

I am preparing to purchase the Orbi WI 6, router AX6000 with (2) RBK satellites. I have several wifi devices (thermostats, lights, sprinkler, etc.) with my current router. To elimate the need to pair, can I change the network name of the new Orbi router to that of the network name of the existing router and use the old password as the new one? In other words, will the existing devices automatically recognize the Orbi with these changes?