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Jammo
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Dec 20, 2015
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New R6400 router connects to unknown secured network

Since installing a new Netgear R6400 router,  my wife's MacBook Pro connects to some other network instead of our own.  Our wifi signal is very strong throughout our house, but for some reason, my wi...
  • TheEther's avatar
    Dec 20, 2015

    On your MacBook Pro, click on the Wi-Fi icon, then Open Network Preferences.  Make sure Wi-Fi is highlighted on the left, then click on the Advanced button.  You should see a list of Preferred Networks.  Select the rogue network, then click the minus(-) button to remove it.  This should stop the computer from automatically joining the network.