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nagendraprasath's avatar
nagendraprasath
Aspirant
Dec 17, 2019

Security Concern - Guest network allows to access local resources

with "Allow guests to see each other and access my local network " turned OFF,

netgear Router Orbi RBR50 is allowing device connected on Guest network to

access devices connected to LAN. I've a NAS connected to one of the

LAN port of RBR50.

I thought disabling option - "Allow guests to see each other and access my local network "

would disable access to guest but its allowing them to connect to the NAS and

read/play files.

Isnt this option when turned off supposed to isolate access? or my understanding is wrong? 

 

 

 

 

5 Replies

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 17, 2019

    It will help if you identify the firmware release number on the Orbi router.

    There was an issue with Guest not being separated from the primary network, which people reported had been fixed in a firmware update.

    Knowing exactly which firmware you have is critical.

    Thanks

    • nagendraprasath's avatar
      nagendraprasath
      Aspirant
      Dec 17, 2019

      Sure. Below is the firmware of router and satellites 

       

      Router          RBR50	Orbi Router       V2.3.5.30
Satellite	RBS50	Orbi Satellite-1  V2.2.1.210
Satellite	RBW30	Orbi Satellite-2  V2.3.5.6
Satellite	RBW30	Orbi Satellite-3  V2.3.5.6
      • tucsontico's avatar
        tucsontico
        Virtuoso
        Dec 17, 2019

        The RBS50 satellite should be the same firmware as the RBR50 router. You need to update the satellite from 2.2.1.210 to 2.3.5.30. After the update do a factory reset and reconfigure your system from scratch (not from a backup config file). I know it is a PITA but that's the best way to get rid of potential conflicting remnants of previous firmwares. That should clear up the guest network access issue.