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jjhoop
Sep 24, 2025Follower
Access Control List in AP mode
Previous versions of the Orbi (850/950 series) firmware/web interface would disable the function of MAC Access Control Lists (along with other viable features) once the unit was put into AP mode. Ca...
CrimpOn
Sep 24, 2025Guru - Experienced User
The feeling appears to be unanimous that changing to AP mode will disable Access Control on every model of Netgear router. (along with that list of "almost everything else")
Someone who has access to a 970 or RS700 might enjoy changing it to AP mode to confirm that Access Control disappears, but that's a pretty big "ask".