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PaulMason
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Aug 20, 2021

RBK50 old password still shows in BASIC Wireless page

I've successfully changed my password (and need to use the new password to log on). But the OLD password still shows in the BASIC Wireless page. Why?

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  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 20, 2021
    PaulMason wrote:

    I've successfully changed my password (and need to use the new password to log on). But the OLD password still shows in the BASIC Wireless page. Why?

    Just to be clear, Orbi has two passwords:

    • One is the WiFi connection password.
      This is what is set on the web interface, Basic Tab, Wireless menu.
      It is used to connect devices to the Orbi primary WiFi.
      (There is a separate option for the Guest WiFi network.)
    • The other is the password for the Orbi web administration interface.
      This is set on the Advanced Tab, Administration, menu Set Password.      This is also where the Password Reovery security questions are defined.

    If the WiFi password has been changed, but still appears on the Basic Tab, WiFi manu, has the web page been refreshed?