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R6300v2 and Facebook Wi-Fi
Dear community, I just have bought Netgear R6300v2 to use it in my bar with Facebook Wi-Fi function. The latest available firmware V1.0.4.6_10.0.76 is installed, Guest access is enabled, but every t...
I downloaded the latest firmware and it didnt work. I then downloaded the previous version and the Facebook wifi link did work and I was able to set it up.
It worked on my phone when I tried it, but when my customer did the same, he got a different response. My phone is Android, his phone is Apple.
In any case whether you get it to work or not, its a waste of time because users can "skip check-in" which totally defeats the reason for having the option.
The way the product is marketed says that users "check-in and like your page before getting free wifi". This is incorrect and false advertising.
You can hit the business Facebook page and "skip check-in" and still get free wifi. So whats the point ??
I dont have enough money to take on Netgear in court over false and mis-leading advertising but if I did, I would.
In fact I have less money now from when I started on this project as I have purchased the router but my customer, quite rightly, wont pay me for it as it doesnt do as it was supposed to do.
Dear Sir,
Other routers listed on the facebook page are also acting the same way, I've tried a couple of models now, so the customer (coffe shop ...) should know that not all customers will share location or like their page.
thank you