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Firmware V1.0.1.78_1.0.50 Router: AC1759 Smart WiFi Route – Wireless networks not changing pw
On the Home screen, the correct (new) passwords are shown after change. However, when I changed from the old to new passwords on the Wireless network screens, while I was able to change the password on the 2.4 GHz network, on the 2.4 GHz guest network, the password is the same as on the regular 5.0 GHz network and it does not change, no matter how much I try. Obviously an old problem. Why does NetGear refuse to correct their firmware?
Thanks,
Hans L
HassePL wrote:
On the Home screen, the correct (new) passwords are shown after change. However, when I changed from the old to new passwords on the Wireless network screens, while I was able to change the password on the 2.4 GHz network, on the 2.4 GHz guest network, the password is the same as on the regular 5.0 GHz network and it does not change, no matter how much I try.
How screen? Web browser and the graphical user interface (GUI)? Something else?
Passwords? Router password or WiF Network Key?
Obviously an old problem. Why does NetGear refuse to correct their firmware?I can't remember seeing it here before. Maybe that was long ago, This is an old (2015) mid-range router that isn't likely to get much attention from Netgear. It is also "EOS".
NETGEAR End of Service | NETGEAR
When trying to get it to obey you, have you reset the device?
How do I perform a factory reset on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Just another user with time on their hands.
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HassePL wrote:
On the Home screen, the correct (new) passwords are shown after change. However, when I changed from the old to new passwords on the Wireless network screens, while I was able to change the password on the 2.4 GHz network, on the 2.4 GHz guest network, the password is the same as on the regular 5.0 GHz network and it does not change, no matter how much I try.
How screen? Web browser and the graphical user interface (GUI)? Something else?
Passwords? Router password or WiF Network Key?
Obviously an old problem. Why does NetGear refuse to correct their firmware?I can't remember seeing it here before. Maybe that was long ago, This is an old (2015) mid-range router that isn't likely to get much attention from Netgear. It is also "EOS".
NETGEAR End of Service | NETGEAR
When trying to get it to obey you, have you reset the device?
How do I perform a factory reset on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Just another user with time on their hands.
Michael, based on what you say about my router, I have decided not to pursue this further but to start looking for a new router. Thank you for your "prod".
Hans L
HassePL wrote:
Michael, based on what you say about my router, I have decided not to pursue this further but to start looking for a new router.
If your Internet service provider has changed our service – highly likely after 10 years – that could be a good idea.
There have been several generations of WiFi since that one came out. There can't be many people who haven't acquired a new mobile phone in that time.
No need to go with the latest and greatest. Just look for a router that meets your needs. It could help to start here:
Wireless Routers for Home | NETGEAR
Plug in your needs then check back here for reports on the things you are considering, but remember that people turn up in this community with problems, not compliments. So look at reviews on Amazon, for example.
Just another user with time on their hands.