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Replace Orbi with New Orbi and keep network settings?
I'm going to replace an Orbi mini router with a newer "standard" Orbi router and satellites. How do I install the new Orbi router and maintain my current network settings?
^Thanks. Yes, I think this answers my question.
For example:
existing network is xxxx, password yyyy
During installation of new router, which will go directly to modem, do I first set it up wireless and connect to existing network, or should I plug it into my ethernet switch?
Then during setup, I enter network xxxx, pw yyyyy and it should sync with the system?
Last question--any tips on how to assign new IP addresses? I'm not certain how that's done
I really appreciate the help!
EleanorRigby wrote:^Thanks. Yes, I think this answers my question.
For example:
existing network is xxxx, password yyyy
During installation of new router, which will go directly to modem, do I first set it up wireless and connect to existing network, or should I plug it into my ethernet switch? Unplug the existing WiFi system. Plug the Orbi WAN (yellow) port into the modem. This is the first time a "switch" has been mentioned.
Then during setup, I enter network xxxx, pw yyyyy and it should sync with the system? During the Orbi setup, it will ask if you want to change the WiFi name (SSID) from the one on the label, and you enter the WiFi name that your system had before the Orbi. Then, it will ask for a password, which you set to the same as the previous system.
Last question--any tips on how to assign new IP addresses? I'm not certain how that's done If you have not "assigned" IP addresses to any devices, then there is no need to do it. Many users decide that they want certain devices, such as printers or NAS systems to have a reliable IP address. On the Advanced Tab, Setup, LAN setup, those devices can be given an IP address which they will get every time they connect to the Orbi. I did this with my printer and with my security cameras.
I really appreciate the help!