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Orbi RBR750: Cannot See SSID to Connect Laptop
Installed an Orbi RBR750 and changed the SSID/security key to an existing SSID/security key on the existing router AFTER shutting it down for home replacement. All devices picked up the new Orbi. T...
Philly_503 wrote:Filled out Network name, Security type WPA2-Personal AES, Security Key information, and connect automatically. Received reply " Couldn't add the new nework". Is this an issue with security settings on the PC not allowing access to add a new network or is there a conflict with reusing the same SSID/security key and this PC was.not available when this change occurred?
I agree with the other posters that (a) there is absolutely no conflict with reusing the same SSID/password. This is what I do every time I replace a WiFi router. (b) This PC not being present for the switch has no effect. and (c) There should have been no need to manually enter the SSID/password to connect. The laptop should have displayed the Orbi as one of the available WiFi networks. Did the Orbi WiFi not show up, or did you go straight to "Enter a new network.."
My guess is "couldn't add the new network" is most likely the password being entered incorrectly. (Caps Lock on, for example).
This may be a situation like what we've seen where some devices don't like mesh systems for they need to see the 2.4 ...?