Changing operator is something that millions of Spaniards do every year. A few years ago this was not too much of a problem, but today the average home has around 7 devices connected to the WiFi at home. This means that, every time we change the operator, it is necessary to change the password for all devices. But there is a trick to avoid it.
The trick is simpler than it sounds. When we change the operator, it completely changes the SSID and password of the network. However, the change is as simple as changing the name and password of the new operator’s router to the one we had before.
Change the SSID and password of your WiFi network
To do this you have to go to the router settings, and normally in the WiFi network settings we find everything you need to make the change, where you have to change the SSID (name of the network) and the password . By putting the same data as we had before, all devices will automatically connect to the new network.
In the event that your previous operator used unsafe WiFi passwords , then it will be advisable to use the new operator’s, or failing that, change it to one that we have. If you want to avoid problems in the future, you can create your own SSID and password different from those included in the router by default.
In this way, you will be prepared for the future, and not having to name the network ” Livebox ” when you actually have a Movistar router. This will be appreciated, for example, by some neighbors or potential neighbors who see your WiFi network appear on their devices when they are looking for a flat or house and want to check if an area offers fiber.
Use Ethernet cable whenever you can: another alternative
Another alternative to avoid having to enter the password again on some devices is simply to use an Ethernet cable . With the Ethernet cable, the connection we have is instantaneous, which can be very convenient in devices that we have next to the television, such as a Smart TV . This will also give us greater connection stability, ideal for when we are watching something in streaming or we are using software such as Steam Link .
The Ethernet solution, however, is only available for a limited number of devices, since most of them use WiFi. Among them we can find smart speakers, printers, thermometers, light bulbs, security cameras , etc. All of them make use of WiFi because it is cheaper to implement and comfortable, since most users connect them through wireless connectivity.
