EX8000 in AP Mode Will Access Control Work?

Question

I'm considering the EX8000 mesh extender to use with an existing NON-NETGEAR router via ETHERNET CABLE. I would like to set this in access point mode. In Access Point mode, can I use MAC filtering and Access Control? I've had HORRIBLE experience with Nighthawk r8000 and newer firmware upgrades disabling this feature when in AP mode. HORRIBLE support assistance from netgear, wanting $50 to help me when their firmware upgrades suck and disabled features that led me to purchase this in the first place.

Also, if I use the EX8000 in AP mode, will I lose the tri-band functionality as one band is used for fast-lane access? I'll be connecting this via ETHERNET CABLE and not wi-fi.

DarrenM · Answer

The ex8000 will use all three bands while in ap mode but the access control and mac filtering will be handled by your router.

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DarrenM

joe557 · Answer

Sorry, but this does not answer my question.&nbsp; I wish to use the EX8000 to do MAC filtering and Access Control while in AP mode.&nbsp; Will it do that or are these options grayed out when in AP mode?&nbsp; I'm using a DSL modem and do not want to use that for MAC filtering.&nbsp;&nbsp;

DarrenM · Answer

they will be greyed out while in AP mode.

DarrenM

joe557 · Answer

is there a netgear product that allows me to do MAC Filtering and Access Control while in Access Point Mode?&nbsp; I don't need a router.&nbsp; I already have a nighthawk R8000.&nbsp; Previously, I could use MAC filtering on that, but newer firmware disabled it.&nbsp; I use it only in AP mode, but want to replace it with something better.

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EX8000 in AP Mode Will Access Control Work?

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