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GregS_from_MI
Sep 20, 2025Apprentice
New RBR 370 router - WiFi 7 Setting?
So I know this will sound like a noob question but I honestly don't know the answer. This is a Wifi 7 router and I have a phone that is wifi 7 capable. Currently, the phone shows the wifi symbo...
- Sep 22, 2025
To get WiFi 7, Mixed mode needs to be set. WPA2 is default on the 370 series due to NG wanting backwards compatibility. If you set mixed mode, you may see some older devices not work well with WPA3 being on the signal. If you see this, you can put these devices on the IoT network and then set WPA2 only.
GregS_from_MI wrote:
WPA2
I downloaded the latest firmware update from. Netgear site. Plus, I set auto update.
CrimpOn
Sep 20, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Has it shown the "7" WiFi symbol when connected to other systems?
- GregS_from_MISep 20, 2025Apprentice
I haven't noticed that. But Samsung said my Galaxy S24 Ultra is wifi 7 compatible.
- FURRYe38Sep 21, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Just FYI, the S24 is NOT WiFi7 compatible, it's WiFi6E comaptible:
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24-12773.php
The S25 was the first WiFi7 device to appear to support this feature:
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25+-13609.php
And I do have a S25 and it does connect at WiFi7 on my 370 series currently in AP mode.
- GregS_from_MISep 21, 2025Apprentice
Sorry but you are WRONG. I dont have a S24. I have S24 Ultra. And I've already talked to Samsung Tech Support for confirmation.