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EvdrS
Aspirant
Jan 30, 2021
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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 ...
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    EvdrS
    Feb 03, 2021

    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.