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Frankss's avatar
Frankss
Guide
Aug 24, 2026

There is an issue where hidden networks are automatically enabled in AP mode

I use codex to analyze the source code   The firmware uses several overlapping state systems, including the NETGEAR config database, Broadcom NVRAM, temporary files, and hardware partitions. Featur...
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rs500
rs600
rs700
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HappyCat
Luminary
Aug 24, 2026

Which specific product is this? (from the label)

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    Frankss
    Guide
    Aug 25, 2026

    Based on AI code analysis, RS600, RS700, and RS500 all have this issue, My RS600 has this problem, and other people's RS500s also have this issue.

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      StephenB
      Guru - Experienced User
      Aug 25, 2026

      My RS600 has this problem

      Is this creating an operational problem for you?

       

      The backhaul network is using the same radios as client network, and no one should be able to join it. 

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        Frankss
        Guide
        Aug 25, 2026

        It have no noticeable impact in actual use, but whether such an issue is acceptable in a mass-produced product is worth questioning

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    Frankss
    Guide
    Aug 25, 2026

    RS700

    https://community.netgear.com/discussions/nighthawk-wifi-7-be/rs700-hidden-default-wifi-ssid/2449760