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tschenz485
Jun 21, 2024Tutor
MR80 (+2MS) - Partial Wifi connectivity
Yesterday, my MR80 system suddenly dropped wifi to most devices (but kept wifi to an iPad tablet, a Dell laptop and an ADT alarm hub). Other computers, phones etc. (total 16 devices) could not get an...
- Jun 25, 2024
Well, this turned out easier than I expected. I simply replaced the old router with the new one and the MR80 was smart enough to figure out IP address, etc. Once I activated the modem with Spectrum, all wifi connections came back online.
michaelkenward
Jun 22, 2024Guru - Experienced User
tschenz485 wrote:
How do I get the app to "forget" the previous network?
The app shouldn't see the previous network. But first reset the MR80 to get it to forget any old settings.
Personally, I avoid the app and use the #a web browser and the graphical user interface (GUI) to set up a new router.
tschenz485
Jun 25, 2024Tutor
Well, this turned out easier than I expected. I simply replaced the old router with the new one and the MR80 was smart enough to figure out IP address, etc. Once I activated the modem with Spectrum, all wifi connections came back online.