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Ghost Router
When I check my network I get neighbor's routers. Most are weak signals. But I always get, as #2 a router with a signal that matches my r7000. Also, its name starts with "NETGEAR98-arlo" and I have...
Thanks all for the replies and suggestions. After some further exploration I learned what the cause was. It seems Netgear thinks it's a good idea to "enable" Arlo for prior customers of their products. I found a way to disenable it and the arlo registration has disappeared. I must say, it seems overly pushy and promotional to do this without an explanation or prior consent of the user. I wasted a lot of time over it as well as concern as to its cause.
Is is showing up when you run wireless scan or really is it part of your home network?
Thanks all for the replies and suggestions. After some further exploration I learned what the cause was. It seems Netgear thinks it's a good idea to "enable" Arlo for prior customers of their products. I found a way to disenable it and the arlo registration has disappeared. I must say, it seems overly pushy and promotional to do this without an explanation or prior consent of the user. I wasted a lot of time over it as well as concern as to its cause.