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Nighthawk R7000 Firmware Version V1.0.6.28_1.1.83 adds a new network called NETGEAR41-arlo_246912
I just upgarded my R7000 to the latest firmware from the device itself. Now I have an extra network that matches my real network called NETGEAR41-arlo_246912. I tried switching my device to another c...
Ok, found a similar bug by someone else with a solution:
Basically, they added a feature and enabled it by default. It's in the STANDARD settings and not ADVANCED setting. Disable arlo. Ugh.
After upgrading to 1.0.6.28, did you do a hard reset to factory defaults and reconfigure by hand? If not, have you checked that you can actually connect to the 2.4G band?
Most people who upgraded and did not do this reset no longer can connect to the 2.4G band. If you did not have any problem, then you are one of the lucky few.
I did NOT have to revert to old firmware or reset. But I did do something that was different. While trying to debug, I had enabled "Smart Connect" in the Advanced Setup Wireless section. This makes the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz setting the same with the device switching to the least busy. In theory. I'm 99% sure the devices have to know about this, or they will stick with one band!
At any rate, Once I found the arlo setting. I also disabled the "Smart Connect" and had 2 different SSIDs. This *might* reset the 2.4 correctly. It seems to work with mine with no issues.
I suggest you re-upgrade the firmware, enable smart connect. Disable Arlo. Disable smart connect.
Good luck and let us know.