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Upgrading from RBR50 to RBR850
I have a 12th Gen Intel Core, i7-12700, 2.10 GHz, 32 GB Ram running Windows home 11, version 23H2. Have had a RBR50 and satellite for multiple years. It's been great (except one problem I'll desc...
When replacing WiFi systems, my practice is to assign the new system WiFi credentials (SSID/password) which exactly match the system that is being replace. This way, every WiFi device in the house automatically connects to the new system without having to be configured. And, should I device to "go back" to the previous system, every WiFi device will connect to it as well. i.e. A seamless transition.
Of course, if I had spent time reserving IP addresses to specific devices by their MAC address, it is a good idea to duplicate those assignments on the new system before making the switch. What I usually do is leave setting the SSID/password until the last step.
The desktop computer will connect to what it considers the best WiFi signal. As long as the antennas have a clear path from the computer to the nearest Orbi unit, this is almost always the 5G signal. Desktop computers often have WiFi antennas "hidden" behind their massive metal chassis, which is not friendly to WiFi signals.
In addition, the WiFi network settings will have the ability to tell the WiFi adapter to use only the 5G WiFi connection.
(Control Panel, Network, change device settings.)