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Toastrr
Jul 07, 2023Follower
Notification Message Quest Wifi Test Deep Link
I am receiving a notification message that reads, "Guest Wifi Test deep link". Does anyone know what this means?
F-ing ridiculous, spent a s*-load amount of time debugging this issue.
Finally found this thread that worked for me.
I really have not been impressed with the useability of this software. Looking at opensource now...
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- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Where are you seeing this?
Post a screen capture?
What NG product are you using?
- mm_mmInitiate
I just started receiving the same notices, 5 so far in a 20 minutes time span. "Guest Wifi PN, Guest WiFi Test deep link" notifications on my phone (iOS). This just started today, never seen this notification before, and just started around 09:40 PST. What does this mean? I have the Orbi AC2200 (RBR20 with 3 satellites). MY Guest Wifi is OFF right now, this is why it is so puzzling....
- webhogInitiate
Me too...
- StPeteRickInitiate
- CarMDTutor
And same here. Started at 12:45 EDT. Confirmed that Guest WiFi is OFF -- in fact, have never turned it on.
- mbmarcus219AspirantSame.
- LLJStar
I have received a couple of notices from my Orbi CBR40 system with the title “ Guest Wi-Fi deep link test”. Does anyone know what this is? My ability to connect to my system isn’t working because I’m away from home today.
- CarMDTutor
Started getting these messages at 12:45 EDT. Hope someone responds soon. It's weird.
- Shesho525Initiate
I am getting that same notification repeatedly. I also can’t log in from my Orbi app. I have gotten multiple errors: no internet connection (false), session timed out, etc. Reset my password and still can’t get in. Something is clearly going on on their end.
- madcity_23Aspirant
I've also been getting this deep link test notification repeatedly (3x) today! What is it?!
- webminsterLuminary
Me too. started about 15 minutes ago. I've gotten about 6 of these on the app on my phone.
I also noticed it very hard to log into the community here, a lot of 504 gateway timeouts.
"""
Guest WiFi PN
Guest WiFi Test deep link
"""
I do not enable my guest network on the Orbis.
-Alan
- webminsterLuminary
Attached a screenshot of what's on my phone.
- PhiLmeisterInitiate
Same here. 6 notifications of "Guest Wifi PN" - "Guest Wifi Test deep link" and my guest wifi is set of OFF.
Notifications were 1 minute apart and when I tried to sign in to verify Guest Wifi was off (it was), I was repeatedly met with Time Outs and login issues.
Hope this was Netgear servicing the app or website and not something more concerning.Edit:
Using Orbi RBR50 + Satellite
Notification received via Orbi App on iOS (Apple iPhone XS)
- benrubInitiate
My Orbi app just send me 3 strange and unexpected push alerts. I'm concerned. I don't know what this means or what caused it.
The push alerts says:Guest Wifi PN
Guest Wifi Test deep linkScreenshot below. My router is is the Orbi RBR50v2
As soon as I saw this I disabled guest wifi access.
Does anyone know what this is about and if it's cause for concern?
Thank you.
- mattwilli18Initiate
Just got the same on my mobile device.
- grigioAspirantSame here what is going on?
Are we going to find our credentials on a deep internet site???
- Lon3StarInitiate
I also had this just happen, all were Guest WiFi Test Deep Link notifications, received 5 over a short period of time. Just turned off my Guest WiFi to be cautious
- batmattInitiate
I also turned off my guest wifi after getting these messages, but it did not make them stop. I suspect something in the mobile app.
- swtxInitiate
Same here. Just started receiving multiple "Guest WiFi Test deep link" notifications. Unable to locate any information regarding the notification. Additionally I don't have a Guest WiFi network enabled.
- ChptrkInitiate
- dlazarInitiate
My Orbi mobile is suddenly messaging me, for the first time ever, about Guest Wifi testing deep links. I have no Guest Wifi turned on.
Why am I seeing these messages from my Orbi? Who is testing deep links?
- PlexterAspirant
I have also got a bunch. Is there any info on this?
- srandersonInitiateI have an Orbi RBR850 with 3 satellites. I keep getting push notifications every minute or two to my phone that say:
Guest WiFi PN
Guest WiFi test deep link
I have no idea what this means. I currently have a laptop connected via VPN to my work using the guest network. When I click on the notification, it takes me to the guest WiFi setup page in the Orbi app. No explanation.
Any thoughts?