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[Nighthawk X6 R8000] Router Left Open
Nighthawk X6 R8000 I had a strange event with this router after an update. The router desperately wanted to have a WPS setup. So bad that it ignored some settings to reactivate WPS and the Guest ...
Oh wow, that's quite a hiccup, especially after an update! You'd think the router would respect your existing security settings instead of going rogue. Your tip about setting a strong WPA2 password for deactivated Guest Accounts is a smart one. It's a good fail-safe for anyone else who might run into a similar issue. Thanks for sharing your experience; it's a cautionary tale for us all to double-check settings after updates. Stay secure! đź‘Ťđź”’