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jegreenwood
Aspirant
Aug 31, 2020
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Planning ahead Orbi RBK50

For when I'm troubleshooting.

 

Bought it last week, and did something potentially stupid.  I tossed the little plastic wrapper that has the default network/password on it.  That shouldn't be a problem - unless and until I reset to factory defaults,  Not sure what happens then.  Any advice?

 

Loving my Orbi so far.


  • jegreenwood wrote:

    Bought it last week, and did something potentially stupid.  I tossed the little plastic wrapper that has the default network/password on it.  That shouldn't be a problem - unless and until I reset to factory defaults,  Not sure what happens then.  Any advice?


    The plastic wrapper duplicates the WiFi SSID/password that is printed on the product label (bottom of the unit).  Many users toss the plastic wrapper.

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    Cheat. All you need to do is hardwire into the device. Then just access the browers gui to see ssid/password. 

    this bypasses the need for wireless ssid/password. 

    • CrimpOn's avatar
      CrimpOn
      Guru - Experienced User

      plemans wrote:

      Cheat. All you need to do is hardwire into the device. Then just access the browers gui to see ssid/password. 

      this bypasses the need for wireless ssid/password. 


      I have become aware that more and more WiFi router owners have no computer with an ethernet jack.  Have been looking at new laptops and ALL of the 'new' laptops are WiFi only.  There was a time I would not consider a laptop without a serial port (remember those).

      • jegreenwood's avatar
        jegreenwood
        Aspirant

        The one that I bought in December 2018 has no ethernet jack (nor a CD-ROM).

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User

    jegreenwood wrote:

    Bought it last week, and did something potentially stupid.  I tossed the little plastic wrapper that has the default network/password on it.  That shouldn't be a problem - unless and until I reset to factory defaults,  Not sure what happens then.  Any advice?


    The plastic wrapper duplicates the WiFi SSID/password that is printed on the product label (bottom of the unit).  Many users toss the plastic wrapper.