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R7900P Broadcasting Unprotected Availability on 2 5G Radios
I have noticed that my R7900P is broadcasting free access on the two non-guest 5G radios.
I'm not configuring them to do so, but anyone can connect. I've testing with various devices. No password is required. These should not be even broadcasting.
The NETGEAR-5G-1 and NETGEAR-5G-2 in the WiFi analyzer below are the two in question. How can I fix this?
I verified those were from my router by doing proximity checks measuring the distance from phone to the router as well as powering cycling my router.
However, I have resolved the issue - at least temporarily.
I disabled and the re-enabled smart connect.
The reason I say it's temporary is that there is no guarantee this won't happen again.
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DryHeat wrote:
I have noticed that my R7900P is broadcasting free access on the two non-guest 5G radios.
I'm not configuring them to do so, but anyone can connect. I've testing with various devices. No password is required. These should not be even broadcasting.
How do you know they are from your router?
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Have you checked your setup for Guest networks?
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Check the section in the manualManage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network
I verified those were from my router by doing proximity checks measuring the distance from phone to the router as well as powering cycling my router.
However, I have resolved the issue - at least temporarily.
I disabled and the re-enabled smart connect.
The reason I say it's temporary is that there is no guarantee this won't happen again.
