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KB2MXV
Initiate
Jul 22, 2022

**FIXED** Unable to join 2.4GHz Network

I have been pulling my hair out trying to figure out why I'm unable to join my 2.4GHz network.   I have a NETGEAR R7450 with FW 1.2.0.92   Simply removing the period "." in the SSID name fixed my...
  • microchip8's avatar
    microchip8
    Master
    Jul 23, 2022
    You should also get rid of spaces. Officially, only dashes are allowed (-)
    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jul 23, 2022

      I've never seen a issue with spaces...i use one. Been using one for same SSID name for years. Special Characters can be problematic.