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Rax200 Different SSID for each channel, Upgrade router with channel 6,
Hi, I would like to replace my (RAX200-(2.4, 5-1, 5-2 bands each setup with different SSID)). I want to keep the same 3 unique SSID and passwords when i upgrade. QUESTION; New devices seem to ...
Den7 wrote:
Can i still use my same 3 unique SSID and passwords on a new router that has (2.4, 5, 6, band format)?
As microchip8 says, the answer is YES.
Idle beast that I am, I have maintained the same WiFi SSID and password over many generations of hardware this century and beyond.
All you do is to install the new kit then go in and change those settings to whatever suits you. The manuals tell you how to do that. And avoid those pesky mobile apps which may not offer that much fine control.
The only proviso is that if you jump too many generations you can hit things like the introduction of "Smart" connection, where you get just one SSID for both 2.4 Ghz and 5 GHz. But if you have already crossed that Rubicon, keep on keeping on.