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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:One thing to keep in mind when thinking about security, the default SSID and key are printed on the bottome of every unit. It isn't a very well kept secret. Anyone in your house can peek and learn your network key.
That alone is probably good reason to change from the defaults.
true...however except perhaps in the case of kids(?) if you have to worry about someone in your family getting into your network, you may have bigger problems than you thinkj
Well, a plumber comes in with his sketchy apprentice.... and you never met my brother-in-law ;-)