My question is do I need to connect these device every few months to remain functional if and when needed or will/should genuine Squeezebox hardware devices not be affected by any of these changes?
No, you shouldn't need to do so. This change is only about non-SB players. After all I'm in the same situation as you. Just unearthed a SB I haven't used for years to set up in the basement.
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