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MAC filtering
It looks like there used to be the ability to do MAC filtering, at least stop new MAC addresses from joining wifi.
It's ridiculously easy for kids to randomize their MAC address which makes Parental control completely useless.
All of the posts I've found are older, does the RBR50 have the ability to filter by MAC address?
Not any more. I think it's all by IP now. Parental controls or some have installed and setup Circle:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Circle-Smart-Parental-Controls/bd-p/en-home-circle
Good Luck
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Not any more. I think it's all by IP now. Parental controls or some have installed and setup Circle:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Circle-Smart-Parental-Controls/bd-p/en-home-circle
Good LuckThanks,
Looks like I need to start looking for a new mesh system. Seems like a huge oversight. Kids today can easily get around these simple controls.
Also the fact I have to pay $8.00 a month for sub-par security, that is a level that pretty much all others provide for free.
I have a RBR50 system and I can still control things by the MAC address. I go to advanced, security, and access control and can deny access or allow access for a given MAC address.
From the web interface, Access Control allows you to block all new devices from connecting. Once you have all the devices on the network, lock it down by selecting to block new devices and then any unidentified MAC address will be denied access.