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ghostfacedkilla
Apr 01, 2020Tutor
Still see the original setup SSID
I finished my Orbi setup yesterday and things are working well, except for one thing. The original setup network and guest are still showing up. I still see ORBI90 and ORBI90-guest SSIDs. My real net...
- Apr 01, 2020
It would. My direct neighbor has and Orbi system and I see his default ORBI## ssid broadcast all the time.
I recommend that you change your SSID broadcast to something different so you don't be confused by others using Orbi default SSID names. You can change the SSID to be just about anything. Make it intuitive and fun if you like.
ghostfacedkilla wrote:I'll note that my satellite also says ORBI39, not ORBI90. I suppose it's possible that my neighbor happened to buy one at the same time???
ghostfacedkilla
Apr 01, 2020Tutor
I'll note that my satellite also says ORBI39, not ORBI90. I suppose it's possible that my neighbor happened to buy one at the same time???
FURRYe38
Apr 01, 2020Guru - Experienced User
It would. My direct neighbor has and Orbi system and I see his default ORBI## ssid broadcast all the time.
I recommend that you change your SSID broadcast to something different so you don't be confused by others using Orbi default SSID names. You can change the SSID to be just about anything. Make it intuitive and fun if you like.
ghostfacedkilla wrote:I'll note that my satellite also says ORBI39, not ORBI90. I suppose it's possible that my neighbor happened to buy one at the same time???