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Kefisher
Aspirant
Jan 26, 2019

NETGEAR05 WAP - C7000 Nighthawk

Hi all,   There is a wireless access point showing-up on my wireless network broadcasting with the ssd NETGEAR05. I can't access it (don't know the password), and although it is listed in the WAP...
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Kefisher
Aspirant
Jan 30, 2019
Good thought but I didn’t because I do have a guest network set-up with another id. Was wondering if it might ne associated with my Comcast cable tv service...i know comcast broadcasts a “free” wifi hotspot.
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DarrenM
Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
Jan 31, 2019

That shouldn't happen with a netgear modem/router. Do you have any close neighbors could be a signal from there router.

 

DarrenM

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    Kefisher
    Aspirant
    Jan 31, 2019
    That’s possible, but then again would a neighbor’s access point show-up in my config settings? No other nearby wifi does.