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[dreecer]

I just got the 890L, running with a Comcast arris gateway (bridge mode).  I factory reset after getting Comcast to put the gateway in bridge mode.  I set up the wifi with the wizard and left smart connect on.  I entered the ssid and key for wpa/2 and all my devices connected.  The issue is it shows my network as unsecured or open.  I even changed the network name and password from the Dlink admin page..all my devices connected automatically and it still shows open network.  What do I need to do?  I am also wanting to run a vpn from the router but that is after I straighten this bit out.  Please Help and Thanks a lot! current fw is 1.10 hw is A1

[FurryNutz]

Link>Welcome!

• What region are you located?

If you logged into the routers web page at 192.168.0.1 and selected Settings then Wireless, you'll see the following boxes that should be configured:
Smart Connect:   Enabled
Wi-Fi Name (SSID): Type in a unique name here   
Password:   give a password here. Use simple pw first to test then make a complex one up.

Save settings.

Clear out any wireless profiles and Forget Network Name on apple devices. Then rescan for the SSID name. Devices should ask for the PW when you select on your SSID name.

[dreecer]

I'm in NA south east.  I did these things and even when my mother came over I took her phone and connected to my network and it's definitely not requiring a password.  I then changed the network name and password, the new name shows up but its not wpa/2 its open unsecured.  I tried enabling wps and the button doesn't do anything to any of my devices.

[FurryNutz]

Did you select Advanced Settings the set Security Mode to WPA/WPA2

[Hard Harry]

Do you have the wireless disabled on the ISP gateway? Even if bridged, it can still broadcast a SSID and that could be the open network you are connecting to. Does it go away if you unplug the power from the Dlink router?

[dreecer]

yes it goes away when I unplug.  The gateway is definitely not broadcasting a network, even the xfinity wifi hotspot went away.  So after about 3 hours after I changed ssid name and password, in the middle of an intense For Honor duel, The 890L orange lights, and resets. Voila!!! I have a WPA/2 protected network.  I go and connect all my wifi devices with the latest information. All is well, life is good!  Then, during a recent thunderstorm, our ISP lost service for about 45 minutes.  When it comes back up my FBI Surveillance Van network is open/unsecure again.  Its been this way for almost 48 hours now.  I have reset the gateway and the 890L and nothing.  Should I upgrade FW to the 1.11 ?  I'm at a loss here, and that's what really Grinds my gears!

[FurryNutz]

What is the Mfr and model of the ISP gateway/modem?

You shouldn't be resetting the 890L after you configure the router for WPA security.

[Hard Harry]

Then, during a recent thunderstorm, our ISP lost service for about 45 minutes.  When it comes back up my FBI Surveillance Van network is open/unsecure again.  Its been this way for almost 48 hours now.  I have reset the gateway and the 890L and nothing.  Should I upgrade FW to the 1.11 ?  I'm at a loss here, and that's what really Grinds my gears!

This makes me think there is something wrong with the 890L. Possible damaged from a similar electrical surge? It seems to be losing the charge on the battery that powers the flash memory. No flash = no config file = resets to default. That's basically what the factory reset button does; drain the flash battery to reset it, so if the battery is damaged, it will reset on it's own.

[FurryNutz]

Any status on this?

yes it goes away when I unplug.  The gateway is definitely not broadcasting a network, even the xfinity wifi hotspot went away.  So after about 3 hours after I changed ssid name and password, in the middle of an intense For Honor duel, The 890L orange lights, and resets. Voila!!! I have a WPA/2 protected network.  I go and connect all my wifi devices with the latest information. All is well, life is good!  Then, during a recent thunderstorm, our ISP lost service for about 45 minutes.  When it comes back up my FBI Surveillance Van network is open/unsecure again.  Its been this way for almost 48 hours now.  I have reset the gateway and the 890L and nothing.  Should I upgrade FW to the 1.11 ?  I'm at a loss here, and that's what really Grinds my gears!

[shaimamohd1]

I do have the same issue, in the router page everything seems fine, but the wifi is not secured and my mobile just connects automatically with no password.
is there any fix for that problem?

[FurryNutz]

Link>Welcome!

• What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under the router case.
• Link>What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on the routers web page under status.
• What region are you located?
• Has a Factory Reset been performed?

I do have the same issue, in the router page everything seems fine, but the wifi is not secured and my mobile just connects automatically with no password.
is there any fix for that problem?