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captinboondoggl's avatar
captinboondoggl
Guide
Apr 10, 2020

Enabling guest network doesn’t broadcast SSID

I recently enabled armor and one if the security suggestions is to enable a guest network. Additionally they also want you to run but defender on the devices in your home network - so putting my Iphone4s in the guest network makes my home network look more secure.

Anyway i enabled all 3 guest network bands via the app but could not see them broadcast. Rebooted - same problem. I went into the web GUI and the guest networks did not have “broadcast SSID “. Enabled. After clicking and saving I could then see the guest networks and join them.

Is this a bug or a feature?



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  • Christian_R's avatar
    Christian_R
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Apr 14, 2020

    Hello captinboondoggl,

     

    Welcome to the community! Thanks for taking the time to post your experience. I've forwarded this to our product teams and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

     

    Thanks,

    Christian