# Probe (Tp-Link version) no longer connects

**URL:** <https://forum.ripe.net/t/probe-tp-link-version-no-longer-connects/1251>\
**Category:** RIPE Atlas\
**Created:** [2 December 2024 17:34 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/probe-tp-link-version-no-longer-connects/1251 "2024-12-02T17:34:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![Roetzen](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.ripe.net/roetzen/32/604_2.png) [@Roetzen](https://forum.ripe.net/u/Roetzen)\
**Post date:** [2 December 2024 17:34 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/probe-tp-link-version-no-longer-connects/1251/1 "2024-12-02T17:34:45Z")

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My probe nr 17297 no longer connects after almost 10 years of service. It still pings, but no longer connects. I have tried all the usual things, but nothing works. It seems that the only option is to write it off.

I will gladly apply for a replacement. My question: If my request for a replacement is honoured, will it be possible to assign the number of one of my previous probes ( 2462, 2635 or 17297) to the replacement so the community can see that I am an early adopter?