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Old 21-02-2021, 13:58   #16
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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

Superhub 4 seems to stay in mode only mode and still using my TP Link deco for my wireless.
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Old 21-02-2021, 14:20   #17
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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

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It is no longer possible to have Wi-Fi turned off so that you can use your own access points instead of Hub.

If Wi-Fi is disabled on Hub, it will auto re-enable, with one SSID
I disabled wifi on our Hub3 on the 3rd November (when it was delivered) - I use Google Mesh for wifi, and it’s still disabled.
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Old 21-02-2021, 15:24   #18
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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

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Looking at the Wi-Fi signals using WiFianalyzer, I notice a very large signal eminating from the Hub3 marked as .. Hidden SSID both on 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz.
neither of these are visible in the normal Wi-Fi network settings on my 'phone.
Both have a completely different MAC address.
The hidden SSID is most likely to be another device on your network. Amazon Fire/Roku/NowTV/Chromecast all create a hidden network as do many smart devices.

Entering the MAC address on https://macvendors.com/ might show you what it is, the Hub's MAC will display "ARRIS Group, Inc.".
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Old 21-02-2021, 16:26   #19
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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

I do not have any of these so called "smart devices"

It was strongest close to the Hub3.

It immediately disappeard when I dist. the Hub3 power.

It is now no longer showing.
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Old 21-02-2021, 17:57   #20
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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

[QUOTE=Brunel;36071514]I do not have any of these so called "smart devices"

Could it be a wi-fi printer?
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Old 21-02-2021, 18:32   #21
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Could it be a wi-fi printer?

No... my old printer is cable connect only.
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Old 21-02-2021, 19:09   #22
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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

Whatever it is, it's definitely not from the hub. The second screenshot shows the hidden network is a different bandwidth (40Mhz) and also considerably stronger.
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have you been vaccinated against anything recently
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Old 21-02-2021, 21:40   #24
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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

I got the email too. Does not affect me as i use a separate router and the hub is in Modem mode.
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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

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I got the email too. Does not affect me as i use a separate router and the hub is in Modem mode.
No it doesnt.

My hub is also in moden mode.
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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

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I do not have any of these so called "smart devices"

It was strongest close to the Hub3.
It immediately disappeard when I dist. the Hub3 power.
It is now no longer showing.
You've opted out of 'Virgin WiFi', yeah?
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I had a very strong mystery WiFi network showing until I realised that it must be my neighbours hub broadcasting the Virgin WiFi signal!

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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

"You've opted out of 'Virgin WiFi', yeah?" YEAH!
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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

I got this email too, cannot say that I see any difference in the WiFi signal.
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Old 23-02-2021, 15:00   #29
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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

As previous, no matter how many times I disable the hub 3 wireless, it keeps on re- activating.
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Re: Wi-Fi upgrade email

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As previous, no matter how many times I disable the hub 3 wireless, it keeps on re- activating.
How long does it take to reactivate?

Do you turn the hub off at night?
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