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wRiNkLe_sTiCk
Sep 20, 2025Guide
Orbi 970 Wi-Fi 7 Ordered
Just placed my order for the 970 mesh routers—can’t wait to get them up and running! I've had a fantastic experience with the 850 WiFi 6 system so far—hands down the best wireless setup I’ve ever use...
- Sep 23, 2025
What I do first, use the default SSID name during the intial setup on the new system. Get to the home screen and ensure the RBS are connected as well. Setup all other features you want, accept for the WIFI SSID name and PW. Leave this for last item to change. Once you have most of the system setup and mostly ready, then go in and change the SSID name and PW and channels on the new system. After you select APPLY for this change, give about 30 seconds, then power OFF the new system. Then proceed to where you put the new RBR at the location of the old RBR and follow the process of powering it on after you reboot or power cycle the ISP modem/ONT. Go from there.
wRiNkLe_sTiCk
Sep 25, 2025Guide
ahh, ok. They are only like 5ft apart for setup and no internet yet.
FURRYe38
Sep 25, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Ok, ya, keep it going and get the system online, once online should change.