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Jun 2, 2013, 7:17 pm

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Originally Posted by gfunkdave

Hi donlavaughn. Welcome to Flyertalk and thanks for the useful info! Interesting that the router locks everyone out - even the tech. I suppose you have to reset it to factory to get back in? How does the control pad thingy that talks to the router know what wifi network to connect to? I'm assuming there's some hidden network setup menu in there?

In any case, I did put the Comcast router behind the main house router. We don't have any cameras so it doesn't matter. Thanks.

gfunkdave, I PM'ed you a link on hacking a WPA2 router that has WPS. It works even if the SSID isn't broadcasting. WPS is a gaping security hole on any router (whether it's actually used or not). Another good reason to run DD-WRT or some other firmware that doesn't have WPS.

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