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chemasi's avatar
chemasi
Aspirant
Jan 01, 2016
Solved

R7000 Firmware Version 1.0.6.28 - strange 3rd SSID

The latest firmware update for the R7000 is creating an second 2.4GHz named NETGEAR47-arlo_*random numbers*. I have a separate 2.4 GHZ and 5GHz network that I am already using.   I downgraded the r...
Firmware
  • JohnNadeau's avatar
    JohnNadeau
    Jan 01, 2016

    YES!  I'm seeing the same thing.

     

    Look in the Router Settings, Left Column, ARLO:  You can enable/disable.

     

    The Help Link states the following:

     

    Arlo

    You can turn your router into an Arlo base station by enabling Arlo on your router.

    After you enable Arlo on your router, you can sync your Arlo cameras to your router.

    NOTE: Enabling Arlo will cause the router to broadcast an Arlo SSID, in addition to the router’s SSID. The Arlo SSID can be used only by the Arlo cameras.

Obi43's avatar
Obi43
Initiate
Jan 02, 2016

There is a bug with this firmware,  when you disable 2.4G wifi the Netgear ARLO wifi starts.  Unckecking "ARLO enable" does not solve this problem. By now only solution is install previous firmware.

AgesBull's avatar
AgesBull
Aspirant
Jan 07, 2016

Hi Obi43, how do you install previous firmware?

the 1.0.6.28 update does not allow me to connect to routerlogin.net or .com, or connect via the IP address.

 

Thank you,

  • Bersaglio's avatar
    Bersaglio
    Tutor
    Jan 08, 2016
    AgesBull Initial Contributor

    Try disconnecting WAN cable and then perform a factory reset using paper clip (You should continuously pressing the button for more than 30 seconds until router lights starts flashing).