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NGearUser's avatar
NGearUser
Aspirant
May 12, 2017

Access Control Issue

We have used an access control list with no issues for about 2 years. This morning we started having connection issues and I had to reset the router.

 

I put all the devices back in the Access Control Allow List but when I try to activate it I get this message, "Turn access control on with empty access list does not work with WPS. WPS will be inaccessible. Do you want to continue?"

 

The list isn't empty. Anyone know wnat this means?

 

Thanks.

access control
Allow List
N450
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6 Replies

  • DarrenM's avatar
    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
    May 17, 2017

    Hello Ngearuser

     

    Are you using WPS for anything?

     

    DarrenM

    • NGearUser's avatar
      NGearUser
      Aspirant
      May 18, 2017

      Update. Found a WPS section...

       

      WPS Settings
      Gateway's PIN:     ######## (Hidden for security)
      Disable Gateway's PIN (Unchecked)
      Keep Existing Wireless Settings (Checked)

       

      Don't know if that's what you needed.

      • DarrenM's avatar
        DarrenM
        Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
        May 18, 2017

        Hello NGearUser

         

        It does not sound like you use WPS so its ok to disable it. WPS is used to connect devices to the router by clicking a button on the router and then on the device it will pair them together just the same as searching for the SSID and entering a password.

         

        DarrenM

    • NGearUser's avatar
      NGearUser
      Aspirant
      May 18, 2017

      Darren, Thanks for helping.

       

      Not sure I understand your question. In terms of security, yes we have customized our own SSID and changed the device to our own password. We also like the added extra protection of only allowing certain devices to connect. This is for security and also gives us some parental control of when our child can access wireless.

       

      I don't see anything marked as WPS in the genie. We do use WPA2-PSK [AES]."Wifi Protected Setup" says "Configured.

       

      I'll wait for your response. Thanks!