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C7100v delete NETGEAR54 wi-fi broadcast
Hi, I set up my router to broadcast a network name but the default channel NETGEAR54 still shows up - how do I kill that? I saw a previous query that naming a new network should kill it but it di...
Just be sure your devices are connecting to your SSID custom name. Avoid using the default the comes on the NG modem. The default there is just mostly for getting the system setup. It's always recommended to change this default SSID name to something else. Some users may not understand this so they keep what they see.
Enjoy.
As the resident quasi-geek in the house, gotta say this has been fun.
The latest: Un-plugged router and the MESH clients. NETGEAR54 persists. Short of powering down the whole house (an option I admittedly entertained for a split second), we just need to be aware of what network we are logged into, rogue sattelite be damned.
Thanks so much for all your help! A great group.
Just be sure your devices are connecting to your SSID custom name. Avoid using the default the comes on the NG modem. The default there is just mostly for getting the system setup. It's always recommended to change this default SSID name to something else. Some users may not understand this so they keep what they see.
Enjoy.