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Device shown as "blocked" in Access Control but can still connect to Orbi and Internet
Model: RBK50 with 2 satellites
Firmware: v2.2.1.210
OS: Mac, iOS, Linux and proprietary (IoT devices)
Under Advanced --> Access Control, I have turned on
- Turn On Access Control
- Bloc...
Please see here how to stop auto update:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Firmware-2-2-1-210-released-as-of-10-3-18/m-p/1660866/highlight/true#M44919
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Firmware-2-2-1-210-released-as-of-10-3-18/m-p/1660866/highlight/true#M44919
Also please have a look at this workaround for the access control issue from another user, please test if this can help:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-refuses-to-change-status-for-blocked-devices/m-p/1670534/highlight/true#M46491
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-refuses-to-change-status-for-blocked-devices/m-p/1670534/highlight/true#M46491