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MikeT62
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May 13, 2020
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Netgear security is compromised on NETGEAR-5G-2

R7900P — Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri Band WiFi Router

 

My router is password secured w/WPA2-PSK [AES], and I have Smart connect enabled. The problem is NETGEAR-5G-2 is advertised and connects without a password. However, NETGEAR70 is advertised but requires the wifi access password.

 

Even if I "Forget" NETGEAR-5G-2, it is still advertised and I can still connect without the wifi password.

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    May 13, 2020

    have you tried a simple factory reset and re-install? 

    Or even re-installing the firmware? 

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      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        May 13, 2020

        have you tried a simple factory reset and re-install? 

        Or even re-installing the firmware?