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FYI Netgear: Guest Network not always truly disabled.
This is a random discovery about my R7000. I don't know who else might have this quirk. I don't think its a huge deal but still perhaps something Netgear would like to know about. I use this in s...
To see whether if it will really show the SSID that has been disabled.
If you have selected OFF then it should be OFF and should not be broadcasted. If you're saying otherwise, then that unit has a problem.
Hi jtowntex,
What is the firmware version of the router? Make sure it is on the latest version.
Have you got a Wifi repeater / Extender in your setup? These have been known to continue broadcasting the Guest Network even when it is not available?
No repeaters.
Firmware Version
V1.0.7.6_1.1.99I just ran another update check. I swear it found nothing yesterday but today it found updates. So I'll run these and see what happens.
PS. Spell check number 4. I did a copy paste straight from my screen.
New firmware is found. Do you want to update the firmware?
Current GUI Language Version: 1.0.7.6_2.1.38.1
New GUI Language Version: 1.0.7.10_2.1.38.1
Current Firmware Version 1.0.7.6
New Firmware Version 1.0.7.10_1.2.3
Release Notes:
1. [Bug Fix] Fix Buffer overflow when parsing usb shares access.
2. [Bug Fix] Fix buffer overflow issues in httpd web server.
3. [Bug Fix] Fix the buffer overflow of Authenticated username/password.
4. [Bug Fix] Fixe the insecureMake sure you reset the router by pressing in the button on the back for at least 10 seconds after updating the firmware.
