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Vger2
Aspirant
May 14, 2023

Netgear XR700 wifi router separate SSID's issue

Having an issue with my Nighthawk XR700 router. Has been working OK until yesterday. On the most current firmware. I've configured the router with Smart Connect disabled and using two separate SSID's ...
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Netduma-Fraser
NetDuma Partner
May 14, 2023
It may be a coincidence that Smart Connect being re-enabled caused you to get internet again as it would restart that connection cycle. What is the model of the modem/router that the XR is connected to?
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    Vger2
    Aspirant
    May 14, 2023
    Yes, currently using a Motorola - MB8600 32x8
    DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem 1 GB Ethernet.
    Strange that everything was working before and it just suddenly stopped working with the separate SSID's configuration and Smart Connect disabled.