WI-FI Detective “Generic” accessing my expander

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WI-FI Detective “Generic” accessing my expander
WI-FI Detective “Generic” accessing my expander
2020-11-07 08:15:22 - last edited 2021-04-23 11:31:02
Model: Adapter  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version:

See below. What does it mean by "generic" and how do I remove as them as it could be affecting the performance of the booster. Plus is there a security issue?
 

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Re:WI-FI Detective “Generic” accessing my expander-Solution
2021-04-23 11:30:54 - last edited 2021-04-23 11:31:02

@jel888 Hello, 

 

Tether app --WiFi detective function will scan for all the devices in your local network, so all the wired/ wireless clients that connected to Router / RE ( AP/ switch) will be detected as long as they are in your local network. 

“ Generic” means Tether does not find specific type for it and clarify it in to General type / Unknown type, rather than a security warning. 

 

You should be able to find those devices in your router's  DHCP client list / Connected device list as well. You could compare the IP address of your device (laptop, mobile phone etc) and identify them. Here is an FAQ to check IP on computers: 

https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/838/

 

 

 

 

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Re:WI-FI Detective “Generic” accessing my expander
2020-11-10 03:33:57

@JJJ68 

Good day.

Sorry for the delay.

May I know the model number of your TP-Link extender?

And how about the hardware and firmware version about it?

Was it the Tether APP, or some other APPs?

Thank you very much.

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Re:WI-FI Detective “Generic” accessing my expander
2020-11-10 05:54:26

@Solla-topee

 


is this sufficient?

thanks. 

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2021-04-22 14:54:12

@Solla-topee I also have this issue.

 

Model RE650 just purchased and for some reason it's the V1 model ( which doesn't make sense since I just bought it, but that's what the box says).

 

It has the lastest firmware per your site.

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Re:WI-FI Detective “Generic” accessing my expander
2021-04-22 14:55:45

@JJJ68 Did you ever receive a reply for this issue?

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2021-04-23 11:30:54 - last edited 2021-04-23 11:31:02

@jel888 Hello, 

 

Tether app --WiFi detective function will scan for all the devices in your local network, so all the wired/ wireless clients that connected to Router / RE ( AP/ switch) will be detected as long as they are in your local network. 

“ Generic” means Tether does not find specific type for it and clarify it in to General type / Unknown type, rather than a security warning. 

 

You should be able to find those devices in your router's  DHCP client list / Connected device list as well. You could compare the IP address of your device (laptop, mobile phone etc) and identify them. Here is an FAQ to check IP on computers: 

https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/838/

 

 

 

 

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Re:WI-FI Detective “Generic” accessing my expander
2021-04-26 09:02:23

@Solla-topee thanks for your message.

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Re:WI-FI Detective “Generic” accessing my expander
2021-04-26 09:03:58
Yes I did thanks. Makes sense as I can see the devices connected via my router. However the extender does drop connection from time to time which can be frustrating as I have to reset and reconnect it.
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Re:WI-FI Detective “Generic” accessing my expander
2021-04-26 09:04:45
I think you got the details and have responded - thanks.
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