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wonderbliss
Apr 01, 2020Guide
RBR50 Guest Network Stopped Working
My guest network has stopped working, and I have no clue why. Help page says to upgrade to latest firmware version. I've done that, at least as far as Netgear will let me manually (to V2.3.5.30). Aft...
wonderbliss
Apr 01, 2020Guide
I administrate by logging into the web interface.
Something is weird to me, though. Per suggestion, I disabled the guest network and then rebooted my modem and orbi router, and now my guest network is working even though I haven't re-enabled it. How can that be?
CrimpOn
Apr 01, 2020Guru - Experienced User
wonderbliss wrote:Something is weird to me, though. Per suggestion, I disabled the guest network and then rebooted my modem and orbi router, and now my guest network is working even though I haven't re-enabled it. How can that be?
You are probably more careful than I am. (Far too many times) I have made a change on the Orbi and forgot to click the "Apply" button at the top. I move on to other tasks, and am then surprised, "Nothing Happened. Stupid Orbi." If you can replicate this phenomenon, that will be Big News. (i.e. uncheck the "Enable Guest" box, click Apply, wait for the Orbi to do whatever the heck it takes so long to accomplish, then perform a reboot.
- wonderblissApr 01, 2020Guide
I'm definitely on my guest network, and it's definitely working right now, and the Enable Guest Network is definitely unchecked! (see attached screenshot)
- FURRYe38Apr 01, 2020Guru - Experienced User
What happens if you put a check mark in the box to enable it and apply the setting?
wonderbliss wrote:I'm definitely on my guest network, and it's definitely working right now, and the Enable Guest Network is definitely unchecked! (see attached screenshot)
- wonderblissApr 01, 2020Guide
To be honest, I'm kinda afraid to do that right now, as I have some other things to attend to. I will try it later and let you know, though, as it's very curious.
Thank you very much, both of you, for your help!
FURRYe38 wrote:What happens if you put a check mark in the box to enable it and apply the setting?
wonderbliss wrote:I'm definitely on my guest network, and it's definitely working right now, and the Enable Guest Network is definitely unchecked! (see attached screenshot)