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Re: Netgear security is compromised on NETGEAR-5G-2
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R7900P — Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri Band WiFi Router
My router is password secured w/WPA2-PSK [AES], and I have Smart connect enabled. The problem is NETGEAR-5G-2 is advertised and connects without a password. However, NETGEAR70 is advertised but requires the wifi access password.
Even if I "Forget" NETGEAR-5G-2, it is still advertised and I can still connect without the wifi password.
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have you tried a simple factory reset and re-install?
Or even re-installing the firmware?
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Re: Netgear security is compromised on NETGEAR-5G-2
which firmware are you on?
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Firmware Version: V1.4.1.50_1.3.10
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have you tried a simple factory reset and re-install?
Or even re-installing the firmware?
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Re: Netgear security is compromised on NETGEAR-5G-2
Not yet. But I will as soon as kids finish school work. I'll reply back with results after complete. Thanks!
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Re: Netgear security is compromised on NETGEAR-5G-2
Reinstalling the firmware did not fix the problem. However, resetting the modem by pressing and holding the reset button in the back of the router with a paperclip for 15seconds corrected the problem. I guess when in doubt, reset first! 🙂
Thanks for the help!
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Re: Netgear security is compromised on NETGEAR-5G-2
Oops! I meant restting the router!
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Re: Netgear security is compromised on NETGEAR-5G-2
Glad to hear you got it working properly
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