This will allow you to slowly update your device’s Wi-Fi details from the old router, to the new mesh system. Tip: While it’s recommended to disable the Wi-Fi on your ISP’s router (so that the mesh Wi-Fi signal doesn’t clash with it), you can keep both on temporarily.
So by connecting your dozens of smart devices to a mesh Wi-Fi system, you bypass your dependence on your ISP’s router – a device that might change every year or two. This gives your home a much better Wi-Fi connection, but it’s also useful because you’re likely to use your mesh system for a lot longer than a typical ISP’s router, which might change every time you change your internet package. In-case you haven’t heard of mesh systems before, one plugs into your main router – and then you have a range of other points that connect to this ‘base’ unit:Ī screenshot from my BT Whole Home WiFi app The reason I say it’s a cop-out is because you may end up needing to change all your devices to this new mesh system (unless the SSID/password trick from solution 1 works, of course). The other solution is a bit of a cop-out: buy a brand new Wi-Fi mesh system, and use this for all your devices. Solution 3: Use A Whole-Home Wi-Fi Mesh System The downside? They’re usually more expensive – the Ring Doorbell Elite costs $350, whereas the Ring Doorbell Wired costs under $70. Unfortunately only a handful of smart devices support Ethernet, but the Ring Doorbell Elite and most professional-grade smart cameras do support it. Not only is Ethernet (or Power over Ethernet) much more reliable, but it’s also a physical connection into your router – meaning that passwords are not required. If you can buy a smart device with Ethernet support, I’d definitely suggest doing this.
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If you change both the SSID and the password to match your old router, then you should be able to just restart each smart device and it will automatically connect to the new router.Īfter all, when you connect to a new WiFi network on a device, all you do is choose the name (SSID) and enter a password – so if these match the old router, it should work seamlessly.Ī Netgear network switch installed in my loft. Then you naturally have the WiFi password as well. When you scan for WiFi networks, you’ll probably see a bunch of results (especially if you’re in a shared space) – the names of these WiFi networks are called the SSID – the service set identifier. It’s a lot easier to make a single update (to your router), and then just a simple restart of each device is required. Whatever the reason, going around and changing all the details manually – on every single device – is a completely pain. This is usually done for two reasons: either someone has the previous password who you no longer trust (such as an old roommate), or you have changed ISP and have a new router. This is fine until you change your router. Internet router wireless page showing nine connected devices… okay this isn’t “dozens”, but in a busy household with all devices turned on, it will be a lot.
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