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Cisco (UPC) router broadcasting multiple 'networks'

Incompetent · 2012-03-18 18:15:09

Just after noticing when I'm connecting to my network there are several hidden networks coming up (3/4) as well as the SSID I've set up. The MAC for these is the same, except for the last letter which can be B, C, D, F etc. They appear to be unsecured and when I connect to them my SSID appears, and it connects as normal.…

18-03-2012 7:15pm

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Incompetent

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Just after noticing when I'm connecting to my network there are several hidden networks coming up (3/4) as well as the SSID I've set up. The MAC for these is the same, except for the last letter which can be B, C, D, F etc. They appear to be unsecured and when I connect to them my SSID appears, and it connects as normal. Same channel, same signal strength. I just want to know how to disable this, and why it happens. I've only set up port forwarding on the router, and can't seem to see options relating to this.

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#2 18-03-2012 7:39pm

mark17j

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It's a known issue with the Cisco. You may need to reset the router again,
that sorted it for me and others on here.

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#3 20-03-2012 9:31am

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if not, you'll have to call UPC and they will be able to sort it.

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