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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...
Access Control feature is disabled in AP mode per design and not considered as a bug.
Aight, interesting stuff, thanx very much for extensively describing the procedure and the results. I will archive this for future reference.
Based from engineering, the availability of Access Control feature in AP mode in fw ver 1.0.4.30 was a bug later fixed.
As for our router specification, when a router is set in AP mode features such as Access Control is turned off.
ElaineM wrote:
As for our router specification, when a router is set in AP mode features such as Access Control is turned off.
It seems odd to turn that feature off. It's certainly useful in an AP.
I agree Stephen. It's like that lock on your door as Maxtest said: Of course any lock will eventually be picked, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't have a lock on our doors.
Hello ElaineM
I have understood that access control is not available in AP mode by choice.
Could you please verify with engineering whether the statement they made in my support call (case number # 26257497 ), i.e. "that on the future firmware release they will incorporate the Access Control even on AP Mode." is still valid? And if so, whether a time frame could be given. Note that the statement was done by level2 support in February of this year.
If this is no longer the case, I can close this path and concentrate on my alternatives (DD-WRT, different supplier).
Regards,
Frank
