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ltskynet
Apr 19, 2020Follower
How to disable access control on Netgear Nighthawk XR450
Hi Everyone,
I have problem setting up my google home mini with my new router Netgear Nighthawk XR450,
basically I need to
1.Disabling Access Control.(cannot disable no option for me)
2.Enabling the option "Allow guests to see each other and access my local network" in the "Guest Network Setup".(this one ok)
But I don't know how to disable access control, my model seems not to have that option? Please help
2 Replies
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
The XR series doesn't have Access Control features.
There is some blocking configuration settings: Pg 72
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/XR500/XR500_UM_EN.pdf
- Netduma-FraserNetDuma PartnerAs above, that option isn't available. What issue are you encountering preventing a successful connection?