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snoyogi2
Tutor
Jul 16, 2024

V7.2.6.31_5.0.24 changes guest network password from none to default Password123

After upgrading, a default password was assigned to my guest network with  WPA2-PSK [AES], password <Password123>. If I selected Other Networks -> Other... then selected security None, I could stil...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 16, 2024

Password123 is has always been the default password for Orbi Guest networks. Been like that for a while now.

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snoyogi2
Tutor
Jul 21, 2024

When I reboot the router, it adds a password with WPA2 security when there was none before. It did not exhibit this behavior before upgrade. I have subsequently added a password to my guest network. 

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 22, 2024

    Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last update?