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MR60 can't obtain IP after SSID name change

System config.

  • comcast internet,
  • netgear cm600 modem,
  • nighthawk MK63 mesh router.

we had a nighthawk MK63 for ~18 months. it failed to connect to the internet a couple weeks ago. a quick test showed that there was internet coming from the modem, so bought a new nighthawk MK63.

it worked for a few days and then lost connectivity with the same symptoms as the previous system. the devices can start the connection, successfully get through the pw, but then fails to obtain an IP address.

I factory reset the modem and the routers and satellites and they work fine. ( SSID and password are the factory settings at this point).

When I change the SSID/PW to my desired naming, the router shows an amber LED and devices get the failure to obtain IP. (I tried restarting the devices in the recommended order and it still got the amber LED)

Nothing fancy in the SSID or pw.  The desired SSID is BrownOLT and the pw starts with a capital letter and is followed by 10 numbers.

I'm able to reproduce this with my older and newer routers. 

Suggestions?

Model: CM600|CM600 High Speed Cable Modem
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