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Cann't change speed/channel because of same SSID
I tried to change the 5 Ghz channel of my Netgear. When I tried to save my changes I got the messages "SSID is already in use, use another name". I never saw this messages before. And now I couldn't save my channel-change. I looks like my router is locked because of the same SSID for 2,4 Ghz and 5 Ghz. The router is in AP-mode.
The problem hasn't occurred before. I could change bandwidth and channels without any problems with the SSIDs.
Something to do with the new firmware?
Who has a solution?
I found the problem. Has to do with Smart Connect. This program was interfering, although it was switched off. When I actived SC I could change my channels and bandwidth. When I switched it off again, I got a new SSID on 5Ghz and everything was locked. That was what didn't want. Therefore I made a downgrade to V1.0.2.68. Problem solved. I think firmware version V1.0.2.80 is not acting very well.
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Have you tried to use another web browser?
DarrenM
Yes, I have tried with Chrome and Firefox. But the router gives with both browsers the same pop-up with the previous reported message.
Addition: via my android tablet there was the same problem.
I found the problem. Has to do with Smart Connect. This program was interfering, although it was switched off. When I actived SC I could change my channels and bandwidth. When I switched it off again, I got a new SSID on 5Ghz and everything was locked. That was what didn't want. Therefore I made a downgrade to V1.0.2.68. Problem solved. I think firmware version V1.0.2.80 is not acting very well.
