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Rsamp
Mar 05, 2025Aspirant
MK63 Verizon ISP provided new router to install
My ISP (VerizonFios) mandates that I install their new updated router. My Nighthawk MK63 is currently connected to the old Verizon router. Is there anything I need to do to connect my Nighthawk to ne...
- Mar 05, 2025
Yes.
Rsamp
Mar 05, 2025Aspirant
To clarify my post above:
I had already personalized and changed the SSID name and login passwords for my mesh network previously. Its those settings I'm concerned about losing. I am hoping it will just be plug and play into new ISP router. Any tips or pitfalls to avoid?
Thanks!
- FURRYe38Mar 05, 2025Guru - Experienced User
If you give #2 a try, all that should be needed is to maybe power off both the new router and the MK system. Connect the MR to the new verizon router, power On the new router and the MK system. The MK system will retain what you have already been using. Disable the new routers wifi radios is all and use the DMZ on the new router for the MR.