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Dumbdad79
Feb 06, 2024Aspirant
Every time I do a factory reset and try to use my original ssid name the router disconnects
Hi, I am currently spinning my wheels with a similar issue to this right now. Every time I do a factory reset and try to use my original ssid name the router disconnects. It does the same thing when...
- Feb 08, 2024
THanks for checking that. Odd way of making that work.
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡
CrimpOn
Feb 06, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Dumbdad79 wrote:
Every time I do a factory reset and try to use my original ssid name the router disconnects.
Disconnects in what way?
- Drops the connection to the internet?
- The instant Apply is clicked, the web connection to the router closes?
Dumbdad79
Feb 06, 2024Aspirant
As soon as I apply my original SSID the wifi connection to the router drops. If I change it to anything else it works fine.