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If setting up new router with same SSID and Password, Do I need to manually reconnect all devices?
Thread created 07-21-2021 by gabe23111
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Post #148624231 added 07-22-2021 7:33 AM by Dr. J in Tech Support
Hit and miss. I did the exact same thing around a year or so ago and I don't recall needing to reconfigure anything, and I probably have a couple dozen wireless devices.
If setting up new router with same SSID and Password, Do I need to manually reconnect all devices?
Thread created 07-21-2021 by gabe23111
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Post #148603483 added 07-21-2021 9:02 AM by gabe23111 in Tech Support
Got it. Thank you. I've been pushing it off but I guess I'll switch the routers over the weekend. Hopefully most will reconnect themselves.
If setting up new router with same SSID and Password, Do I need to manually reconnect all devices?
Thread created 07-21-2021 by gabe23111
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Post #148601089 added 07-21-2021 7:05 AM by gabe23111 in Tech Support
I have an older Asus router that I plan on replacing with a mesh system as I need better coverage throughout my home plus my router has been pretty flaky recently. I currently have around 30 smart...
If setting up new router with same SSID and Password, Do I need to manually reconnect all devices?
Thread created 07-21-2021 by gabe23111
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Post #148603795 added 07-21-2021 9:21 AM by jkee in Tech Support
You can always switch back to the old router until you have time to deal with it. You could also use a new SSID on the new router and plug the old one in as an access point (assign static ip,...
If setting up new router with same SSID and Password, Do I need to manually reconnect all devices?
Thread created 07-21-2021 by gabe23111
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Post #148635901 added 07-22-2021 6:01 PM by komondor in Tech Support
I do it quite a bit since I do testing of routers pretty much everything will pick back up UNLESS you had a 2.4 GHZ router before and now you are using a dual band. I always keep mine separate....
If setting up new router with same SSID and Password, Do I need to manually reconnect all devices?
Thread created 07-21-2021 by gabe23111
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Post #148602859 added 07-21-2021 8:33 AM by jkee in Tech Support
Many devices will likely connect if you do that, some will be smart enough to realize it's a different router and force you to re-enter the password.

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