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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...
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    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
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May 13, 2020

which firmware are you on?

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    MikeT62
    Tutor
    May 13, 2020

    Firmware Version: V1.4.1.50_1.3.10

    • 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? 

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        MikeT62
        Tutor
        May 13, 2020

        Not yet. But I will as soon as kids finish school work. I'll reply back with results after complete. Thanks!