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hockeygurl1030
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Nov 08, 2023

R7450 won't connect to network when I change the name

I just got an AC2600 Smart WiFi Router (R7450) and I can connect using the SSID provided, but when I change the name to my previous SSID it won't connect (says it can't get the IP address). I was abl...
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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 09, 2023
hockeygurl1030 wrote:

I just got an AC2600 Smart WiFi Router (R7450) and I can connect using the SSID provided, but when I change the name to my previous SSID it won't connect (says it can't get the IP address). I was able to change the password and it has no problem connecting with that. I have tried rebooting the modem and router after the name change and it still doesn't connect. I am only changing the two numbers at the end of "NETGEAR." I just don't understand why those numbers are causing an issue. 

Not sure that I follow what you did.

 

Did you use a web browser and the graphical user interface (GUI) to change the SSID and password?

 

Your subject says "change the name". Is that the wifi SSID or the "name" of the router on the network?

 

This is how to change the wifi SSID and wifi password:

 

How do I change my NETGEAR router password or network name (SSID)? | Answer | NETGEAR Support

 

Remember, when you are connecting with wifi, the wifi clients are also involved. Have you tried telling them to forget the connection and then setting it up afresh?