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New Orbi 770 Replacing Existing Orbi Set up Question
Replacing my older Orbi with a new 770. Tech support suggested that when I set up the new orbi I should use the provided SSID name/password on the sticker....complete the entire installation ( including satellites) using the their provided ssid and password...then once it is up and running change it to what I want using the orbi net gear app. Make sense?
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YES. What I do when I put a new system online. Allow the new stuff to get fully synced and pre staged. Then once it's setup, set the SSID name, password and manual channels if you do that. Once thats is all set up, turn OFF the new system. Place the new RBR near the out going RBR. Turn OFF all out going RBSs. Reboot the ISP modem or power cycle it OFF for 30 seconds then back ON. Disconnect the out going RBR from the modem/ONT and plug it into the new RBR and power it ON. After the modem is back online and the new RBR is ready and front LED is OFF, power OFF the out going RBR and all of your wifi devices should auto connect to the new RBR. Power ON the new RBS.
Once thats is all set up, turn OFF the new system. Place the new RBR near the out going RBR. Turn OFF all out going RBSs. Reboot the ISP modem or power cycle it OFF for 30 seconds then back ON. Disconnect the out going RBR from the modem/ONT and plug it into the new RBR and power it ON. After the modem is back online and the new RBR is ready and front LED is OFF, power OFF the out going RBR and all of your wifi devices should auto connect to the new RBR. Power ON the new RBS.
I really appreciate your response.....Sorry.... a bit confused.
I have already disconnected the " outgoing" ( I assume your mean the one I am replacing) orbi set up to replace it with the new one. But in your scenario it is still up and running. Wouldn't just changing the ssid/password in the new set up to what is already set in the old orbi system get everything connected?
Yes. If the new system is already on line, then set up the SSID name and password as before.
