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MarkNorgate
Jan 04, 2023Aspirant
"Attached Devices" and "Access Control": cannot connect
I have had problems contacting my iPhone to my network ever since I turned on Access Control on my Orbi router. Turning this off for anything other than a short duration is not an option for reasons ...
FURRYe38
Jan 04, 2023Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
Yes it's the Apple device putting out random MAC addresses if WiFi Private IP address is enabled. https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220016/jump-to/first-unread-message
Possible that after you were configuring the access control with that enabled then after you disable it, maybe causing some confusion now with Access Control.
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch. Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
I would power OFF the ISP modem for 1 minute. Factory reset the Orbi router and power it off. Power ON the ISP modem and let it sync. Then power ON the Orbi router and walk thru the setup wizard again using a wired PC and a web browser.
Press the back reset button for 15 seconds then release.
https://kb.netgear.com/31486/How-do-I-reset-my-Orbi-system-to-factory-default-settings
Be sure you have WiFi Private IP address disabled if you factory reset and setup from scratch.
- MarkNorgateJan 04, 2023Aspirant
- FURRYe38Jan 04, 2023Guru - Experienced User
I wish Apple would default the random mac address to disabled. Its not needed at home. Only really needed if you travel and connect to open wifi connections like at the airport or coffee shop. Really can make things a hassle when enabled. I keep mine disabled. 🙄