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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...
  • 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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MikeT62
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May 13, 2020

Firmware Version: V1.4.1.50_1.3.10

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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!

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    MikeT62
    Tutor
    May 13, 2020

    Reinstalling the firmware did not fix the problem. However, resetting the modem by pressing and holding the reset button in the back of the router with a paperclip for 15seconds corrected the problem. I guess when in doubt, reset first! :-)

     

    Thanks for the help!

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      MikeT62
      Tutor
      May 13, 2020

      Oops! I meant restting the router!

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        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        May 13, 2020

        Glad to hear you got it working properly