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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...
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. 📡
My next step is buying a new router and set it up. If it works, then I can assume the Orbi is the issue. If it doesn't, then I will assume the issue is with my Verizon modem and call them for service.
Next step should be updating FW as suggested.
Also I would factory reset the system soon after:
And walk thru the setup wizard with a wired PC and web browser:
https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
All this with out the RBR being connected to the ISP modem.
Would need to find out what exact model# is of the ISP modem.