It can get very confusing. I think they did it that way on purpose.
The entries in the registry that I changed/deleted associate the network name to device (modem/router). Adding new modem/router will change things. Simple setups shouldn't have a problem with change. More advanced setups could run into issues. Could be devices or applications that need the new network name.
That's why it's best to remove any mention of old hardware (and drivers if applicable) before installing new hardware.
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