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scottt57
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Jul 22, 2016
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Router Settings, hide Network Key (password)

In network Genie, in Router Settings it always displays the Network Key (password) for wireless access. How can I hide this? I need to keep this password secure from my kids who have access to the computer and Network Genie. I have a Nighhawk R7000, Thanks.

  • Hi skioldman,

     

    The wireless password will only appear if you are logged in on the NETGEAR Genie app/program. As for the router UI, no, there is no way for you to hide it since it is the main settings page.

     

    Regards,

     

    Dexter

    Community Team

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  • Retired_Member's avatar
    Retired_Member

    What does the genie app do for you that you can't do by logging into the router directly?

    • skioldman's avatar
      skioldman
      Aspirant

      is there a way to hide the wireless key (password) from the network genie or admin login page?

       

      • DexterJB's avatar
        DexterJB
        NETGEAR Moderator

        Hi skioldman,

         

        The wireless password will only appear if you are logged in on the NETGEAR Genie app/program. As for the router UI, no, there is no way for you to hide it since it is the main settings page.

         

        Regards,

         

        Dexter

        Community Team