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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...
You might try adding IP addresses first, then adding devices to the AC list.
If your on v210, you also might ask for the new beta FW thats available aswell:
ChuckieCheese wrote:
FURRYe38 no, I added all devices, then setup IP address reservation.
This sholdn't mattered, though, since access control blocking has been working with older firmware for years.
The issue is still happening, only half of my devices are allowed and half are blocked. I bought this item in part for the security this is a HUGE disappointment. ORBI is not cheap but your competition has this feature working without these issues.
As a software developer, I'd like to offer to provide a fix for this issue, Is there an email address I can send the code to or perhaps a git repository?
Thank you,
Chet
It's disheartening that issue still exists since I reported it back in 2018.
For now, I disabled the firmware update and still using the old version, which does not have this issue.