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New - RBR750 / RBS750 Firmware Version 7.2.6.21 Released
New Features: 09/08/2023
Supports Separate SSID IoT network.
https://kb.netgear.com/000064267/How-do-I-enable-or-disable-the-Internet-of-things-IoT-network-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-6E-System
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Followed the directions and upgraded. Did the RBS750 units first and then the RBR750. Appears to be working well.
One important note, I did need to restart each RBS750 after the RBR750 was upgraded to re-establish connection. As each is on a UPS and mounted on the all, required a ladder.
Otherwise working fine at this time.
I didn't see the "IoT" network feature at first. You need to go into Wireless setup. You'll then see a "Wireless IoT Settings' and the ability to "enable" an IoT wireless SSID along with password.
Nice to have this feature added finally. I believe it's important to have a Trusted, IoT and Guest wireless SSID.
Was mentioned that IoT network couldn't be separated due to the IoT app communication being blocked between two networks.
There are ways to handle that. This just seems like a quick and dirty way to be able to have a network on the orbi that you can knock down to 2.5ghz and not sacrifice the rest of your network. For existing networks this would a total pain to change your devices wifi connections. I guess at minimum it gives people an option. Hopefully it leads to more. I personally do not have any devices that this is necessary for and actually have a fair amount of my IoT on a segregated network without any troubles.
User had been asking about SSID separation with Orbi for years due to the bad IoT design on the Mfrs behalf. They seem to not care about making there stuff work better on MESH systems or with routers with Smart Connect enabled. Been a long problem and NG has at least make it alot easier for IoT users. Hopefully users will be happier now at least.