Network password keeps reverting

[beanroast]

Hi guys,

I have a little quirk with my RT-BE88U (running Asuswrt-merlin 3006.102.7) where my guest network password reverts to the placeholder string I initially set through the web GUI when creating it. I'm periodically cycling the WPA2 key using a script which functions fine, but it randomly reverts after days to weeks, usually with reboots/firmware upgrades though not consistently so.

The old 'placeholder' WPA2 key in the field on the web GUI remains unchanged, despite nvram get wl0.2_wpa_psk displaying the correct key after my script runs. Does anyone know where the value displayed in the web GUI is stored so I can modify this too with my script, preventing these random reversions?

On my previous RT-AC68U the same script's network password changes would immediately reflect in the web GUI.

Thanks.

 

[degrub]

Have you tried a factory reset and manual re-configuring to clear the error ?

 

[Ripshod]

When reconfigure is suggested it's for the best. When setting up DON'T set up a guest network as part of the initial startup config. Build the network you want from within "Network" starting with the custom config. If you want your guest network to go through a VPN do that from "VPN Director".

 

[Tech9]

The OP is actually asking what was changed in the way passwords are handled. This is not a bug, but incompatibility with the script they use. Reset is not needed, but information on how to modify the script.

 

[RMerlin]

Recent 3006 releases completely changed the way wireless networks are stored in nvram. If your script was designed for 3004 or early 3006, then that script will no longer work.