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MKGMZN
Aspirant
Jan 28, 2025
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AX4300 broadcasting hidden SSID

I have AX4300 installed for about 4 years. I have one SSID for which broadcasting is NOT enabled. However, the router is broadcasting that SSID as well. I have another "guest SSID" for which broadcas...
  • MKGMZN's avatar
    MKGMZN
    Jan 28, 2025

    Thanks for the quick response.

     

    I have lots of setup/configuration on this router, .e.g, IP address to MAC address mapping.

    I have taken a backup yesterday.

     

    Can I do the factory reset and then restore using the latest backup? Will that fix the issue?

     

    Thanks!

    Mike

     

     

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 28, 2025

Does a Factory reset and setup from scratch change anything?

MKGMZN's avatar
MKGMZN
Aspirant
Jan 28, 2025

Thanks for the quick response.

 

I have lots of setup/configuration on this router, .e.g, IP address to MAC address mapping.

I have taken a backup yesterday.

 

Can I do the factory reset and then restore using the latest backup? Will that fix the issue?

 

Thanks!

Mike

 

 

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 28, 2025

    Try the FR with out loading the backup first and see if the hidden SSID is gone, if so, then load up the back up from file.

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    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 28, 2025
    MKGMZN wrote:

     

    Can I do the factory reset and then restore using the latest backup?

     

     

    That can  bring the problem back to life.

     

    Just another user with time on their hands.

    • MKGMZN's avatar
      MKGMZN
      Aspirant
      Jan 28, 2025

      Thank you. I will try this during the weekend.