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RBK50 Access Control keeps resetting and blocking all devices
Hi all, recently purchased and setup a new Orbi system for my house in order to deliver ethernet to 2x desktop PC's upstairs. After heading into the settings I've noticed that access control was...
RookieRouterUs7 wrote:
Since then, I've switched access control off, and preset it to 'allow all new devices to connect'. However the bloody thing keeps switching itself back on. Could this be an issue with the latest firmware update?
I know this may be insensitive, but did you remember to click "Apply" after changing Access Controls? Some Orbi settings take place immediately and others do not actually take effect until they are "applied".
If DHCP is off, then it will not issue IP leases to any devices, new or old.