Upgrade Actiontec router - process?

I have the Rev A version of the actiontec router. For the sake of argument, lets say I get my hands on a Rev F. Is it a complicated process to replace one with the other? Can I simply unplug the old and plug in the new, or am I going to have to undertake some fancy configuring? Thanks in Advance.

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spacedebris

Its quite simple.

There are 2 easy ways.

1. Fast. Log into the current router. release the IP address, disconnect and then connect the new. Done

2. Slow, unplug the first router. leave everything disconnected for at least 2 hours then connect new router. Done. I would disconnect when I go to bed and then next morning connect the new.

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spacedebris

Its quite simple.

There are 2 easy ways.

1. Fast. Log into the current router. release the IP address, disconnect and then connect the new. Done

2. Slow, unplug the first router. leave everything disconnected for at least 2 hours then connect new router. Done. I would disconnect when I go to bed and then next morning connect the new.

sleestak

Excellent, that's exactly what i wanted to know. Much appreciated.

sleestak

As a quick follow-up, I picked up a Rev F on eBay and did the 'overnight method' connection method described above. Boom! worked without issue. Frankly, I'm amazed it was that simple.

I had been considering buying a wireless N router and connecting it to my old Actiontec, but I haven't had a great deal of success when I actually have to 'go in' and do something.

Would I rather have a 'full wireless compliant Rev G'? Yes. Am I please as punch with a Rev F over my Rev A? No question.

And I spent probably as much or even less than the secondary wireless routers I was looking at.

Thanks again.

irwing

Has anyone tried this process with a non Actiontec Router example Linksys, etc...

I have a Ethernet connection to my ONT so I can replace the Actiontec with any standard router if this works