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dogvomit
Oct 02, 2026Aspirant
RS700 is sending BPDU packets only when in AP mode
I have an issue with RS700 where it sends BPDU packets and causes the switch port to put ports into err-disable state, but only when it is set to AP mode. Switch is required to have BPDU Guard enable...
dogvomit
Oct 09, 2026Aspirant
I had RS300 stuck in my brain first reply...
Yes, can downgrade FW on RS700. I tried all available options on the support page. All generate BPDU packets when in AP mode and no BPDU packets in router mode.
1.0.11.8 - generates BPDU in AP mode
1.0.11.6 - generates BPDU in AP mode
1.0.10.8 - generates BPDU in AP mode
1.0.9.16 - generates BPDU in AP mode
1.0.7.96 - generates BPDU in AP mode
1.0.9.6 - generates BPDU in AP mode
FURRYe38
Oct 09, 2026Guru - Experienced User
Ok, just checking.
Keep in contact with NG support on this. I'll pass this on as well.