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GavinBates
Nov 06, 2024Aspirant
Anywhere Access option for RAX43
Hey Team. Im struggling to find an option to remotely shut my children off the internet using my RAX43 when I saw that Anywhere Access would be the perfect solution. I cannot connect to the r...
- Nov 08, 2024
What FW is loaded on the router?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
What phone or pad platform are you using?
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220015/jump-to/first-unread-messageHave you factory reset the router and setup from scratch with the Nighthawk app?
FURRYe38
Nov 08, 2024Guru - Experienced User
What FW is loaded on the router?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
What phone or pad platform are you using?
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220015/jump-to/first-unread-message
Have you factory reset the router and setup from scratch with the Nighthawk app?
- GavinBatesNov 10, 2024Aspirant
Hey.
Thanks for the reply. I reset the router and reinstalled the app with no apparent effect. Then went to try again a few days later and the option for Anywhere Access was on my setting and works perfectly away from my WIFI.
- FURRYe38Nov 11, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡