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sb2016
Tutor
Oct 08, 2016
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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...
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  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    Nov 18, 2016

    Access Control feature is disabled in AP mode per design and not considered as a bug. 

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ElaineM
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Dec 23, 2016

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. 

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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 23, 2016
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.

 

 

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    OmerFaruk
    Tutor
    Dec 23, 2016

    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.