Disconnecting devices - How to remove them

ArthurMerlinois Posted messages 11 Status Membre -  
ArthurMerlinois Posted messages 11 Status Membre -
Hello, we are a family of 9, with 9 computers, and of course 9 Wi-Fi networks. Recently, I wanted to connect with an old computer that had a Wi-Fi key. I used it two or three times, and then I stopped using it. The problem is that for the past week, it has been in the non-connected devices. I would like to remove it, but it says I have to wait 3 months for it to disappear. I would prefer not to wait that long for it to be removed! I’ve also heard that it’s possible to delete it from the Livebox by backing up/restoring, and that it wouldn't appear anymore, but I haven't really seen proof that it works. What I want to know is, if I do a backup/restore, what could happen? Is there a chance that it won't work, that it could crash my Livebox, and if the other 9 are not connected when I do the restoration, will there be any changes when they reconnect because of the action I took, such as needing to re-enter the WEP key?

Thanks in advance!

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Anonymous user
 
Hello
Are you connecting to 9 machines on the livebox?
If so, you don't have 9 Wi-Fi networks but just one provided by the livebox, and you are connecting 9 to it!!!

How does having "non-connected" machines bother you? It doesn't slow down your network anyway...

Yes, you can possibly reset your box, but that's not the best/only solution. Except in case of an anomaly with it, which doesn't seem to be the case?!

If you haven't "yourself" changed its Wi-Fi identifier and/or security key (info on the sticker underneath), there's nothing to worry about.
But from analyzing your question, I doubt you've done that kind of thing ;-)

So, in my humble opinion, don't touch anything!!

See you later
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Anonymous user
 
PS: Since you mentioned WEP key, it's likely an old model of Livebox because WEP has not been recommended for years due to its security weaknesses.
Therefore, have your Livebox replaced for this simple reason; it’s the least Orange can do for you, and it will give you a box with better Wi-Fi speed and reliability.
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ArthurMerlinois Posted messages 11 Status Membre
 
Oops indeed, I misspoke, I didn’t mean 9 networks, but really ten machines (or "Wi-Fi connection" as they say in the LIVEBOX configuration).
And I said "WEP key," I made another mistake (goodness... sorry :s), I have a Livebox 4! I don't know what it's called today, a security key?

The only thing that has changed so far is the password of the Livebox, but otherwise I haven't touched anything.

So it's quite risky to reset my box, even if I've made a backup beforehand?
I have no other solution at this time; there is one, which is to disable it from the Livebox PC app. I’ve heard it works, but I couldn’t get it to work, probably because there are steps I haven’t taken that are too tedious for me, so I gave up and turned here to look for a simpler or safer solution, especially.

Actually, it bothers me that there is a machine not connected because, to be honest, I shouldn't have...
Without going into detail, a family member blocked me, and I’ve bypassed the security more than once with another key, and since I know he realizes every time I’ve cheated, I want this time for him not to notice, that’s it. Sorry if it bothers you that I lie and don’t take responsibility, Brupala, I understand of course your frustration, but I prefer to act this way, no matter if it makes me look like a coward.


Anyway.
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brupala Posted messages 111943 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   14 421 > ArthurMerlinois Posted messages 11 Status Membre
 
And I said "WEP key," I made a mistake again (really... sorry :s), I have a Livebox 4! I don't know what it's called today, a security key?

it's WPA key, more precisely WPA2.
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ArthurMerlinois Posted messages 11 Status Membre > brupala Posted messages 111943 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention  
 
Oh yes, that's it. Okay.
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