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Nash6509
Mar 15, 2017Aspirant
Wifi security
Can anyone help on how I can keep my wifi network protected after a power outage? After any power outage, my network becomes unsecured
- Mar 23, 2017
It could be that the router is degrading and it needs to be replaced.
schumaku
Mar 15, 2017Guru - Experienced User
Routers and wireless access points are supposed to keep the configuration over a power failure (of course). This includes access as well as WiFi SSID, WiFi PSK, ...
The Netgear "default" response (by Netgear as well as by other community members) might be taking notes on all device settings, restore to factory defaults, and re-configure from scratch.
Lack of any details - not easy to help.