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jcg2026
Jun 24, 2026Aspirant
Orbi RBR20 static route issue
Is this the right group for the RBR20 router? I'm having an issue where I setup a bunch of static IP address (with MAC address) under Setup / LAN setup, and then under Security / Access Control I hav...
jcg2026
Jun 25, 2026Aspirant
Yes I am certain I ruled out randomized MAC address, so after all this and since the router is quite old I bought a new Wifi 7 router. I'll be getting that configured this weekend and hopefully this issue will be over as it's been quite a nuisance. I originally bought the Orbi as it was supposed to have the best range back then, but pretty sure a new Wifi 7 router will still be just as good and probably better.
StephenB
Jun 25, 2026Guru - Experienced User
jcg2026 wrote:but pretty sure a new Wifi 7 router will still be just as good and probably better.
Power limits haven't changed, so there won't be any improvement in max range. Throughput at distance could be better for devices that support the improved modulation.
jcg2026 wrote:Yes I am certain I ruled out randomized MAC address
Ok. You didn't say, so I wanted to confirm.
If you don't use parental controls, then maybe turn off ACL. It has no real security benefit.