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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 notice there has been no solution posted to this as of yet. I PM'd Dexter and was told I would be contacted by a support expert but have not yet heard.
I actually got a working solution by downgrading the firmware. I downgraded the firmware to 'Firmware Version 1.0.3.28' available here.
But... and it's a BIG 'but'...
The splash page / Facebook check in page is completely bypassed and does not appear for https requests - that is - basically the entire web nowadays. e.g. Google, Facebook, phone apps including 'what's app', etc.. Completely unfeathered access with no gains from the Facebook hotspot service.
I am not sure yet as to whether this is a constraint of Netgear or of Facebook. Does anyone know? A few searches have lead to me believe the issue exists on other Facebook wifi enabled routers.
I have toyed with the idea of blocking the https port so that all traffic runs over http therefore ensuring authentication through Facebook check in. I am just unclear right now as to the implications of that i.e. will websites work e.g. gmail, google search etc. or throw an error. And of course consumer trust. Thoughts?
I have a netgear r6300v2 with latest and when I set up the facebook wifi it allows me to connect and surf the internet but it doesnt require me to check into my selected facebook page. How do I fix this?
Hi kazaven,
Please make sure that you are connected to the Guest Network and not to the main network.
Regards,
Dexter
Community Team
Hi kazaven,
I would like to follow up and check if you are still experiencing the issue.
Regards,
Dexter
Community TeamFYI, I gave up after 2+ frustrating hrs on the phone with NG Tech Support plus shopping for the correct router. I did learn that it must be the R6300v2 on the box, not the AC1900 (R6300vw). None of the stores (BestBuy, OfficeDepot, Walmart, etc) sell the R6300 anymore. I bought one from eBay (new in a sealed box) only to learn that the factory installed firmware was for COX Internet and not useable for Facebook. Be careful what you buy and good luck with NG Tech Support.
After getting no where with the Netgear, I went with the ASUS. The Facebook redirect worked in the Guest network however, it only seems to redirect on Android phones. There's a box in the configuration to add a code or "skip it". I chose "skip it" and it allows the Customer to do either. iPhones or laptops don't seem to redirect. Since I gave up on Netgear, I'm not sure if it's the same thing.