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TheKensei
Jul 17, 2025Aspirant
My WAX220 is showing a shadow network "SP RED TEST ONLY"
Hi, I noticed some month ago a weird access point name on my phone, and I came to the conclusion that it came from my Wax220. I tried to reset it, getting it to the latest firmware (1.0.3.5) b...
schumaku
Jul 18, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Strongly doubt it's really coming from the WAX220. Operating e.g. an elderly Starlink router, or an Asus ROG router? Certain router models or router firmware are notoriously creating an unwanted test SSID under these names....
TheKensei
Jul 19, 2025Aspirant
It is coming from the wax, when I power it down, it is not showing anymore
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