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LarryC1957
Aspirant
Dec 23, 2016

Orbi Guest Network Access Control

If the access control option to Block all new devices is selected, do this also block all new devices from accessing the Guest network ?  If so, how does one block just new devices on the non-guest N...
access control
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guest network
DarrenM's avatar
DarrenM
Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
Dec 29, 2016

Hello LarryC1957 

 

It shouldn't block devices on the guest network if it is isolated from the main network.

 

DarrenM

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tsutaz
Guide
Jan 03, 2017
My wife attached to our guest network and when I looked at attached devices, the iPad was blocked. She wasn't able to do anything. I just purchased my Orbi and installed on Dec 28th, 2016. So, is there a way to separate blocked devices on Guest network vs Home network? Thanks
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    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
    Jan 05, 2017

    Hello tsutaz

     

    Have you updated to the latest firmware 1.4.0.34 customers have reported that is has been fixing the issue where devices show as blocked.

     

    DarrenM

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      tsutaz
      Guide
      Jan 05, 2017
      Ha!, at the time of my posting on Jan 3rd, if memory recalls correctly, .34 firmware was not avail. My ORBI is on an AUTO update mode, so I will check this afternoon when I get home. Will post my findings back here. Thanks