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kmav1
Feb 18, 2017Aspirant
How do I turnoff my old WiFi network?
I have successfully setup my new Orbi RBR50 router with two Orbi RBS satellites at my home but my old WiFi network still shows up. I have a Verizon DSL modem made by Actiontec, Model:GT784WNV which w...
- Feb 19, 2017
Thank you. It worked! So now that I turned off the wifi radio on my Actiontec modem/router, what do I gain by having just one wifi(Orbi) network throughout my home? Is there any increase in the wifi strength or the overall speed of my internet? Or is the benefit more in terms of prevention of accidental switching into the 'old' network?
cue003
Feb 19, 2017Apprentice
First of you have to be able to log into your router with the up address and password from a web browser connected to your network.
See this link for the ip and potential info on the password to get in. https://www.verizon.com/support/residential/internet/highspeed/networking/atlas6609.htm
If that doesn't work, some DSL modem have the login credentials on the label/sticker found on the bottom of them.
Once you are logged in there should be a wireless setup tab. On that tab you should be able to turn off wireless. With the OFF radio button.
Hope this helps.
See this link for the ip and potential info on the password to get in. https://www.verizon.com/support/residential/internet/highspeed/networking/atlas6609.htm
If that doesn't work, some DSL modem have the login credentials on the label/sticker found on the bottom of them.
Once you are logged in there should be a wireless setup tab. On that tab you should be able to turn off wireless. With the OFF radio button.
Hope this helps.
kmav1
Feb 19, 2017Aspirant
Thank you. It worked! So now that I turned off the wifi radio on my Actiontec modem/router, what do I gain by having just one wifi(Orbi) network throughout my home? Is there any increase in the wifi strength or the overall speed of my internet? Or is the benefit more in terms of prevention of accidental switching into the 'old' network?