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R7450 AP Mode Stop Guest access LAN
I am new to AP Mode I have a R7450 router and have placed it into AP mode. I connected the WAN RJ45 to a LAN RJ45 on another Netgear Router (This is the one that is in normal router mode that actua...
Thanks for everyone's replies. I
It is really too bad Netgear did not put more effort into programming more features into the device when in AP mode.
Locking down the Guest network to Internet Only is of great importance to me. There are so many IP enabled devices running in my house (Alexa, thermostats, Roku, garage doors, smart watches, washer/dryer, etc.) I don't trust them on the same network with my laptop that has important data. All of those smart gadgets are a Cyber attack waiting to happen.
One day I might upgrade to mesh but for now I am going to just run multiple devices in router mode.
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One problem with IoT devices and being on a separate isolated network is that the IoT devices supporting apps pn phones and pads won't beable to connect to there IoT devices if the mobile phone or pad is not on the same network or not isolated from the Iot device. Most phones and pad will connect to the main network for most users. GN brings in this isolation and could block communications between the IoT device and there supporting apps.
Also historical use of APs is designed for being on same network. GN is not a factor in most home class APs. GN is always handled at the host router level. So one reason why these low end routers don't have extras or what some users want. If you need this then you may need to find something else.
I've had IoT devices on my main network for years. Haven't had any issues to date. Justed added some more smart bulbs.