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Using the default Orbi SSID and network key?
I set up my first Orbi network yesterday. I wanted a new SSID and key for my home, so I retired the old SSID with my old router. The Orbi setup phone app recommended using the preset wireless setting...
emperorwal wrote:I set up my first Orbi network yesterday. I wanted a new SSID and key for my home, so I retired the old SSID with my old router. The Orbi setup phone app recommended using the preset wireless settings for SSID and key that came with the device. So, I did this. I am using the preset values.
It feels odd to not change the preset password. It feels insecure.
How big a pool of preset network keys are there? Is the preset key really not easily guessed? Is there any article or FAQ that descirbes this?
Sounds like you're using the app? I recommend login to your Orbi via a PC.