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Access Control randomly blocking approved devices on V2.2.1.210
RBR50
After upgrading to the V2.2.1.210 router firmware, i'm finding that devices that have approved MacID addresses and have been previosly on the network for months are suddenly being blocked in...
Here is how I fixed mine. Configuration....one orbi router and one satellite. For those with mor than one satellite I'm pretty sure you'll have to place the router as evenly between the two satellites as possible because disabling daisy-chain topology will cause each satellite to connect directly to the orbi router.
Choose Advanced on home screen.
Then Advanced setup.
Then Wireless settings.
Under backhaul topology uncheck enable daisy-chain topology.
| Backhaul Topology | |
| Enable Daisy-Chain Topology |
Reboot the router. Now any device on your network that gets blocked can be unblocked and will STAY UNBLOCKED!!!!!!
I called tech support today and told them about my discovery. I'm assuming that this fix will point them in the right direction and hopefully they will have a patched firmware update soon:)
I may need to reconnect my Orbi system to try this on mine. I have it in the box ready to go back to Costco because of this issue currently.
Let us know if this works for you or not.
How many satellites do you have? 1 or more?
Seen other posting about seeing reverse behavior with Daisy Chain and it being disabled when checked and enabled when unchecked. Hard to verify this. NG is aware of Daisy Chain issues.
Having just 1 satellite, Daisy Chain should be disabled.
james7777 wrote:
I may need to reconnect my Orbi system to try this on mine. I have it in the box ready to go back to Costco because of this issue currently.I only have a single satellite.
Let us know if this helps you and how you have the check box set.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials.
mc64 wrote:
I only have a single satellite.
- I'm going to try this fix tonight, I'll report back in a few hours.
