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Nighthawk X10 R9000 Unsecured Network -- Can't Secure Network!
I have an issue where my network was previously secured with WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] on both 2.4 and 5GHz networks but suddenly, though my router settings still indicate I have security, my d...
I found the solution. The WiFi on/off button on the physical router was off. It's strange that even though it said it was off that my network was still available and COMPLETELY unsecured. That seems like a glaring problem there Netgear.
Anywho, the WiFi on/off button is the LED/button second from the right. If it's not lit (assuming you didn't disable LEDs), hold it down for 5 seconds. Go back to the GUI and reboot the router and the wireless network is once again secured.
I found the solution. The WiFi on/off button on the physical router was off. It's strange that even though it said it was off that my network was still available and COMPLETELY unsecured. That seems like a glaring problem there Netgear.
Anywho, the WiFi on/off button is the LED/button second from the right. If it's not lit (assuming you didn't disable LEDs), hold it down for 5 seconds. Go back to the GUI and reboot the router and the wireless network is once again secured.