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AT007
Aspirant
Jun 24, 2022

Guest Network Isolation: Nighthawk R8000

My Setup is  Nighthawk R8000   --- TP-Link RE205 AC750 Universal Wireless Dual Band Range Extender   Both devices are running the latest Firmware as of 23 June 2022. I have 2 networks: Main 5GHZ ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 24, 2022

Would be something to discuss with the TP-Link people regarding there extender product.

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    AT007
    Aspirant
    Jun 24, 2022

    I doubt that ... as Client isolation works from NG... not tplink... 

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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jun 24, 2022

      Problem is that most extenders work by assigning a virtual mac address to devices connecting to the extender. 

      And if everything works as it should when running through the router, I'd be looking closer at the extender.