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Why does backhaul SSID have to be visible? Also, no way to create open network?
The "NTGRBH_###############" backhaul channel should be able to be hidden in settings. I have no need to see this as an available network and it confuses guests that need to connect to our guest wifi network. Also why is there no way to create an "open" network. Why is security required for all wifi networks with no network isolation features?
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NG knows about the backhaul SSID. Not sure if or when that will be addressed.
For security reasons and risk avoidance, no open networks.
Guest network is isolated from the main network.
+1 for this issue. I gather from your comment FURRYe38 that this is a known issue that should be addressed in a future FW update?
By the way, I just set up my new system today. Was on an older FW (9.9.something). There is an issue with that firmware in that it does not allow spaces in a network name. Updating to the latest GA firmware fixed it. Just sharing as others might run into it as well.
