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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: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?
I have never seen anything describing the method used to create the WiFi passwords. If you are concerned, the password is easy to change. I would do it sooner rather than later. As the house fills up with WiFi devices, changing the WiFi password becomes more and more laborious.
I would also give some thought to changing the WiFi name as well. My practice has been to use the same WiFi name/password on each new WiFi system. (a) All of my WiFi devices connect immediately to the new WiFi, and (b) if I decide to "go back" to the previous WiFi system, all of my devices will connect immediately without reconfiguring. Makes like a lot easier. Years from now, having your WiFi named ORBIxx may seem odd when you have an Asus or Eero system.
Good advice. Thanks. Yes, I spent a few hours yesterday reseting various wifi devices. I'm not rushing to do it again, but your suggestions are sound. Maybe in a week or two I'll update it all.