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Zeke009
Mar 20, 2019Star
XR700 - Requested features
There are a few things I have been waiting to appear with a software update that have yet to materialize.
Block new devices by default
Access Control List (ACL) management screen to manage devi...
Zeke009
Mar 20, 2019Star
Thank you for the reply, Netduma-Fraser.
I recall that there was some discussion about the blocking of devices before the launch and it being a marketing decision, but this is a critical function for protecting ones home network. Bake it in, leave it unchecked by default... just give me the option!
As always, I'm always happy to be a test subject if you guys need!
Netduma-Fraser
Mar 20, 2019NetDuma Partner
Yes that was a Netgear feature in Settings previously. If it was to come back I think it would probably be via the Device Manager. It's a good idea so we'll definitely look into it for the future!