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sb2016
Oct 08, 2016Tutor
R7000 new Firmware disables Access Control
I am using Nighthawk R7000 in "Access Point Mode". With the prior Firmware Version (don't remember the version): I was able to use the "Access Control" link on the Advanced->Attached Devices pag...
- Nov 18, 2016
Access Control feature is disabled in AP mode per design and not considered as a bug.
ElaineM
Oct 21, 2016NETGEAR Employee Retired
Shankar Access Control was disabled in 1.0.7.2 firmware when in Access Point mode.
- Retired_MemberOct 21, 2016
Release Notes????????
- ElaineMOct 21, 2016NETGEAR Employee Retired
Retired_Member I have forwarded a request to update it.
- sb2016Oct 21, 2016Tutor
Thanks for the follow-up, Elaine.
The Access Control feature was working fine in the prior firmware and it has been acknowledged as a bug in the latest version V1.0.7.2_1.1.93.
Question: When will Netgear release the fix to allow us to use "Access Control" in the latest firmware V1.0.7.2_1.1.93? Is there an ETA?
- ElaineMNov 18, 2016NETGEAR Employee Retired
Access Control feature is disabled in AP mode per design and not considered as a bug.
- sb2016Nov 20, 2016Tutor
Access Control feature is disabled in AP mode per design.
>> Do you have any documentation to back this up?
>> I called Netgear support on Sep 28, 2016 regarding this issue and the engineer told me that this was a bug introduced in this version.
>> How are we supposed to turn on and use the Access Control feature?
thanks