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WNDR4500v2: Wireless isolation doesn't work on guest network
Hi, I have used this Router now for about 9 months and have been very happy with its performance. We have a home business and students regularly visit our home. We have recently had requests fo...
Confirmed the WNDR3700v2 firmware (even when loaded in a WNDR3800) allows for a Guest Network, that does not see the local network. Allow Local Access (unchecked), Wireless Isolation (unchecked). Guests can print to a printer on the Guest Network.
You are correct, the WNDR4500v3 (included) does not support the Guest Network configuration flexibility. You need the WNDR3700v3. It has two configuration selections that were SUPPOSED to be separate in the WNDR4500 but some ****one***** decided to combine the two functions.
With the WNDR3700 Configuration selections One: Guest network devices can see each other (or not) This is necessary to setup a Guest network Printer to allow guests to use a printer installed on the Guest network. Two: The second configuration selection is whether or not to let the Guest network devices see the Local network (or not).
Really frosted me to waste my money on a 4500 to replace a lighnting damaged 3700. I Just ordered a 3700 from Amazon at the suggestion of the Netgear Customer Service rep. The Guest network devices being visible to each other but NOT be able to see the Local network devices is a primary requirement of my system.
Confirmed the WNDR3700v2 firmware (even when loaded in a WNDR3800) allows for a Guest Network, that does not see the local network. Allow Local Access (unchecked), Wireless Isolation (unchecked). Guests can print to a printer on the Guest Network.