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mrbobcc's avatar
mrbobcc
Aspirant
Jun 06, 2023

Orbi factory reset

Ok no security question.

So simply

1. unplug modem

2.  put orbi back to factory reset

3.  plug in modem

4.  do a Orbi setup like it is new use ssid and password off the bottom of the Orbi

5   old attched devices should migrate to the "new" Orbi

 

Is that the steps?

 

Thanks again 

 

Robert

 

2 Replies

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User

    No.  If the WiFi devices were configured to use a previous WiFi system, then the new system should be configured to use exactly the same credentials. This will cause devices to connect automatically.

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    mrbobcc wrote:

    Ok no security question.

    So simply

    1. unplug modem

    2.  put orbi back to factory reset

    3.  plug in modem

    4.  do a Orbi setup like it is new use ssid and password off the bottom of the Orbi< configure old SSID name and pass word here so that devices will auto connect to the Orbi system once it's setup and you turn off the out going router system. 

     

    5   old attched devices should migrate to the "new" Orbi

     

    Is that the steps?

     

    Thanks again 

     

    Robert