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Apple and Wi-Fi 6E
After upgrading the RAXE500 firmware to V1.2.13.100_2.0.54 and iOS to 17.2 for the iPhone 15 pro max and iPad Pro 6Gen 12"...... The connectivity issues remain đ I deactivated the Smart Connect fe...
Since Smart Connect doesn't include 6Ghz nor is 6Ghz with in the main WLAN or combined with 2.4 and 5Ghz network, You can leave SC enabled.
I'd try a lower channel on 5Ghz, say 40 or 48. Then try channel 149 to 161. Try different channels on 6Ghz. Say lower channels. I've always used 69 and has worked for me but I don't have a iPhone 15. 12 Pro Max and still at iOS16.5.
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220015/jump-to/first-unread-message
I've heard also thru the grape vine that there is known issues with the wifi on iOS17 and Apple and NG seem to be already aware of that. So you may need to wait for next iOS update in hopes to check this. Would be somewhat validated by your Mac Book Pro not having issues when your iPhone is.