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RS700 5ghz wpa2 default?
Had to do a factory reset and running latest firmware version 1.0.11.6 I can’t seem to set on 5ghz band wpa2+wpa3 by itself. It’s greyed out for some reason. I can seem only do it with 2.4ghz band wh...
Smart connect is enabled. I was just taken back while using that, it defaults to wpa2 only on the 5ghz side. Unless you change it under 2.4ghz to wpa2+wpa3 which changes it to that for 5ghz as well only then. Why would Netgear not default to wpa2+wpa3 on the 5ghz side?
Probably to help ensure 1st connection compatibility. Most devices only use WPA2, sans new gen pads and phones. So once users get a router setup, then it's up to them to make the change if they want too. All on the users hands then.
Makes sense then for optimal compatibility reasons and user friendly setup. I’ve had this router since it first came out. I remember it being set to wpa2+wpa3 by default. Thinking Netgear just made this change with the latest firmware release. 🤷