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NETGEAR-GUEST wifi SSID broadcast from RBS50Y although this SSID is not set up on my RBR50 Router
Hi I wonder if someone can offersome help? When my RSB50Y is on V2.6.2.40 my main network and guest network are fine, but as soon as it auto updates to V2.6.2.104 I have a new OPEN unsecured ss...
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I received a copy of the beta firmware that includes this fix to the guest network incorrectly being broadcast by the RBS50Y (the firmware is called "V2.6.2.104-Mysterious-Guest") and it fixed the issue, i.e. it's no longer being broadcast. I now see that there is updated firmware available: V2.7.3.22. Does this newer firmware include the guest network fix for the RBS50Y?
I also have this beta version installed, but beware it only hides the NETGEAR_ GUEST network if you observe the RBS50Y during start up when rebooting the offending network is available for around 45 - 60 seconds then is hidden, This is not a fix just a patch. I have been advised the permanent fix will be out in Q4 but when nobody will confirm.