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YuriHabadakas
Apr 27, 2022Aspirant
RAX20 - some systems can't connect to wifi, some can
I've just got this router. I'm on firmware version V1.0.10.110_2.0.72. My phone (android) and work computer (mac) can connect to my wifi just fine, and can see my personal desktop (windows) and m...
- Apr 28, 2022
AHA!
It turns out the problem was just that the access controls were set to block all new devices! After switching that off, and granting access, everything works fine.I'm not sure what the point is in having that default to block new devices (I don't remember switching it on myself). I mean, the wifi is already password protected, right?
plemans
Apr 27, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What modem/gateway is the router connected to?
- YuriHabadakasApr 27, 2022Aspirant
One of these: https://www.nbnco.com.au/learn/network-technology/fibre-to-the-premises-explained-fttp
- YuriHabadakasApr 28, 2022Aspirant
AHA!
It turns out the problem was just that the access controls were set to block all new devices! After switching that off, and granting access, everything works fine.I'm not sure what the point is in having that default to block new devices (I don't remember switching it on myself). I mean, the wifi is already password protected, right?