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Ed_D
Aug 31, 2025Aspirant
Disabling Guest Access to LAN on R6300v2
I am unable to Disable access to LAN resources on my Guest Accounts. The option "Allow guests to see each other and access my local network" on the "GUEST NETWORK" tab is checked and disabled (Graye...
plemans
Sep 03, 2025Guru - Experienced User
All of this is fun, but I have to ask, why are you running a router that is 12 years old?
The R6300v2 was a rock solid router (had one) but its getting pretty old. Its specs/security/performance is way out of date.
You can pick up a cheap used AX router and absolutely crush it in performance.
I'm not a fan of throwing away electronices (especially speakers) but after a decade, its put in its time and I'd keep a eye on the used/refurb market if you like to keep it cheaper.
- Ed_DSep 03, 2025Aspirant
plemans,
While a bit off topic, lets just say that the R6300 more than meets the bandwidth needs of my home when used as an access point. I also don't pay my ISP for more bandwidth than I can possibly use.