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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