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BarryD0706
Sep 20, 2025Aspirant
Latest firmware update trashed Access Control
I'm using a RAX120 router (for some years now) and have always used Access Control successfully.
A few weeks ago I installed the latest firmware update (V1.2.10.56) and it (or something) has really messed up Access Control.
I will see devices that are connected but blocked. I select the item and press "Allow". It goes away and when it comes back, it still shows the item as blocked. There is nothing I can do to Allow access. I see devices in that list that I know have switched to a different MAC address and so are not connected with the address that it's showing...and refresh changes nothing.
With another device I was using, every time I would "Allow" it, Access Control would simultaneously Block another device I had. (No, they didn't have anywhere close to the same MAC address.)
This all just started recently. Any suggestions? They claim they're not releasing any more firmware updates for the RAX120. I hope they'll make an exception since their last one broke it so badly.
Have you tried a factory reset and setup from scratch with a PC and web browser?
What browser are you using?
3 Replies
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Have you tried a factory reset and setup from scratch with a PC and web browser?
What browser are you using?
- BarryD0706Aspirant
Excellent suggestion! That seems to be just the kick in the pants that it needed. It's behaving well now (at least so far).
I use the Safari browser (as always).
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got it working. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡