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Netgear broadcasting 3 WiFi networks
I set up my router and named my main WiFi and Guest WiFi. Netgear also shows up and these broadcasts are linked to my router. I have no idea what the password is, how to stop them from showing publicl...
Chrisb755 wrote:
I set up my router and named my main WiFi and Guest WiFi. Netgear also shows up and these broadcasts are linked to my router. I have no idea what the password is, how to stop them from showing publicly or if the password associated with them is a secure one. What should I do?
What is the specific model number of your router? Look on the nameplate.
While you are there, you should also see the default SSID and password for the Wi-Fi. The setup procedure should have prompted you to change these.
Recommend you stay far away from the mobile application for the initial setup and commissioning of your router. Use a web browser on a computer connected to the router via an Ethernet cord. If an Ethernet cord connection is not possible, you might be able to get by with a Wi-Fi connection.
It shows AX1800 on the bottom. I do see the SSID and it shows the name I set and has the password I set but I have no idea why these 3 Netgear wifi are broadcasting of how to dosable those from the public viewing. I have no idea even what password they are set to use. Very strange and I’d love to change it if possible
Chrisb755 wrote:It shows AX1800 on the bottom. I do see the SSID and it shows the name I set and has the password I set but I have no idea why these 3 Netgear wifi are broadcasting of how to dosable those from the public viewing. I have no idea even what password they are set to use. Very strange and I’d love to change it if possible
AX1800 is not a Netgear model number. Look on the nameplate for the words "Model Number", they should be followed by something that may start with R.
Did you attempt the setup process using a mobile device?
If yes, that is why you are in the situation you describe.
Once you find your model number, you can go to the Downloads section at the top of this page and download the manual. It will provide information on performing the setup process using a web browser and a computer.
What 3 networks are you seeing?
Do you have Guest Network enabled?Is Smart Connect enabled or disabled?
- I see the one that I named and the guest WiFi (which it seemed I had to set up with the 2.4 and 5Ghz separate) and then 3 from Netgear
It seems like each one I set-up then Netgear made one as well.
