How to disable AP Isolation RBR730 ?

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I would like to disable AP Isolation.&nbsp; As per the image below, AP Isolation is set to "on" for both Guest and Main networks (see attached image).&nbsp; I would like to disable it for either or both networks.&nbsp;I see no way to disable for either network using the web interface&nbsp;http://www.orbilogin.com/, nor do I see a way to disable via the Orbi App.&nbsp; There is no checkbox under "Wireless Settings" nor "Guest Network", which is where I would expect to see one.&nbsp;Any guidance here?&nbsp;---------------RBR753Firmware VersionV3.2.16.22_1.4.9&nbsp;&nbsp;

FURRYe38 · Answer

Please visit and post about this over in the Orbi AX forum:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/Orbi-and-Panasonic-Homehawk-camera-not-connecting/m-p/2079065#M13940

Thank you.

CrimpOn · Answer

gman88&nbsp;wrote:I would like to disable AP Isolation.&nbsp; As per the image below, AP Isolation is set to "on" for both Guest and Main networks (see attached image).&nbsp; I would like to disable it for either or both networks.The User Manual for the RBR750 (not 730) does&nbsp; not contain the word "isolation".&nbsp; I interpret "AP" as meaning only "Access Point", i.e. is the radio on or off.https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System&nbsp;&nbsp;Page 70 describes enabling Guest WiFi.&nbsp; I believe if "Enable Guest" is unchecked, then that display will change to "Off" for the Guest WiFi.(Although I do not have an AX model, which is why questions about the AX are usually referred to the AX forum), I believe it is not possible to disable the primary WiFi network.&nbsp; (That is sort of the point of buying a WiFi router: to have WiFi.)&nbsp;It has always been a mystery to me why Netgear's Orbi product line has so many differences from their Nighthawk line of routers.&nbsp;If you can please describe the purpose for turning off the primary WiFi network, someone can suggest a solution?

FURRYe38 · Answer

I believe there looking for this which is not supported on Orbi systems:https://www.quora.com/What-is-wireless-isolation

CrimpOn · Answer

FURRYe38&nbsp;wrote:I believe there looking for this which is not supported on Orbi systems:https://www.quora.com/What-is-wireless-isolationThanks for finding that.&nbsp; Actually, the Orbi Guest network offers "isolation" as the default option.(at least, on my old "original Orbi". My guess is that the AX Orbi does also, but I cannot find anything useful in the user manual.)https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK752/RBK752_UM_EN.pdf&nbsp;&nbsp;p.s. Sorry that when I intended to insert a link to the User Manual earlier, I pasted a totally different link.&nbsp; memo: check before posting)

FURRYe38 · Answer

Ya the GN isolation is just separation of the GN from the LAN side resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;I presume the initial intent of mentioning AP Isolation is that the Mfr fails to realize or understand that Orbi is a Smart Connect based system thus 1 SSID broadcast for both radios. In which that may try to apply or mention Isolation however doesn't apply to most Smart Connect Orbi systems. Now if Orbi AX had the same disable SSID broadcast that Orbi AC has, then this would help the OP I presume, however that feature isn't supported on Orbi AX.&nbsp;:smileyfrustrated:&nbsp;

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How to disable AP Isolation RBR730 ?

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