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WLAN errors
Getting a number of errors on my nighthawk xr500 and believe its due to problems with modem cm1200 configuration with COX Communication switch. Getting these errors every 3 seconds or more. What can ...
> [...] believe its due to problems with modem cm1200 configuration with
> COX Communication switch. [...]
Why? What is "COX Communication switch" when it's at home?
> [WLAN access rejected: incorrect security] from MAC address ec:f0:0e:7d:4c:57, [...]
I'd expect that message to be caused by some wireless gizmo which is
trying to connect to your router using a good SSID and bad passphrase.
A CM1200 is a modem, and has no wireless capability. It would not be
my first suspect in a complaint about a failing wireless connection.
> [...] What can I do about it?
Program the mystery gizmo with valid wireless-network credentials?