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necrocis
Jan 11, 2019Guide
Nighthawk RAX80 WiFi Password Incorrect
I have the same issue w/ V1.0.1.40_1.0.22 as w/ the previous firmware. I'm using my own 2.4GHz and 5GHz passwords, not the factory defaults. Every so often I have to have re-apply my passwords as I l...
- Jan 17, 2019
Stick to alphanumeric for passwords and you should not have issues. Yes I know the standard says some special characters also will work, but in my experience not all clients will accept them. So don't try to be cute with the passwords and life will be easier.
DarrenM
Jan 16, 2019Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
Do you have any special characters in the passwords?
DarrenM
necrocis
Jan 17, 2019Guide
Yes, both passwords are different and have special characters for complexity.
- Richard1864Jan 17, 2019LuminaryGet rid of the special characters. Those are known to cause issues on Netgear routers.
- myerswJan 17, 2019Master
Stick to alphanumeric for passwords and you should not have issues. Yes I know the standard says some special characters also will work, but in my experience not all clients will accept them. So don't try to be cute with the passwords and life will be easier.
- necrocisMar 17, 2019GuideThanks, used an "easier" password and no problems since. Just wanted to be sure it was working before I replied. Thanks!