Topic: Router change

[David]

Just a quick question I am changing my router over.my old one which will stay as a spare...will this keep the ip address etc.so in the event of problems I will be able to just reconnect to the old one ?

Sounds pretty obvious but I just want to be sure 

[Simon]

Second hand routers often have the previous user's details still held within, and require a reset before use, so I would think, probably, yes, David, although, of course, the IP address is determined by the ISP, and the router just uses whatever it is, as I understand it.  If it came to it, the worst that would be required would be to reset it and start again, which, as you know, isn't a terribly difficult task.  If it's just a question of swapping one for another, there shouldn't be any problem reconnecting the old one, if necessary.

[David]

They are both now been set for my Idnet Simon I have just reinstated my 2 wire thats all so the Netgear can go back in the wardrobe if ever needed,its ok there is method in my madness 

As long as the netgear holds the details that is fine

[Rik]

It will, David. If you want to be doubly sure, save the configuration to your HD.

[David]

Thanks Rik.....sorted the other problem out 


Back on 2 wire