WRT610N-ver2 - Network Mode N-only disables wireless security

WRT610N-ver2 - Network Mode N-only disables wireless security
Firmware 2.00.01 build 15  Sep. 13, 2010
When I set Newtork Mode to N-only, the wireless security turns to DISABLED & can only be re-eneabled by returning to MIXED mode
Same thing on both bands.

Try to re-flash the firmware of the router once again. The re-flash process means that you will be updating your firmware with a version that is similar to the one that you are currently using.  A firmware re-flash will help in fixing the script of your device’s current firmware. After re-flashing the firmware reset the router. Here is the link for resetting the router: http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid=eaa3127db5f4402584c959a7251e754c_4008.xml&pid=80&r...
After the process try to reconfigure the router again and then check the status..

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