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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 co...
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  • DexterJB's avatar
    DexterJB
    Jan 05, 2017

    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
Jul 23, 2016

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

  • skioldman's avatar
    skioldman
    Aspirant
    Jan 03, 2017

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

     

    • DexterJB's avatar
      DexterJB
      NETGEAR Moderator
      Jan 05, 2017

      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