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Rpin
Apr 21, 2020Initiate
AC1200 EX6120 doesn’t recognise wifi password
Plugged it in and set up using WPS so all lights green and WiFi.ext for 2and 5 appear in available WiFi list BUT neither will accept the network security key I’m definitely using for my WiFi. Any sug...
Rpin
Apr 21, 2020Initiate
Thanks for spot on reply - I’ve done exactly as you said and it works.
Why the supposedly simpler WPS method didn’t work and seems to allocate a randomly long password of its own just beats me.
Why the supposedly simpler WPS method didn’t work and seems to allocate a randomly long password of its own just beats me.
plemans
Apr 21, 2020Guru - Experienced User
its because the manufacturers all code stuff differently. Causes issues. Its why netgear includes the wizard.
If you mark it as solved, it'll help the next person with this issue.
And good work on getting it installed!