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piyopiyo320
Aspirant
Oct 19, 2025

Access Control - Nighthawk RS600 "Whack-a-mole"

Router Firmware Version V1.0.5.12   I am using a Nighthawk RS600 along with a BE5000 (version EXS27 firmware v1.0.1.34) WiFi Extender. The issue that I am running into is that when I turn on Access...
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piyopiyo320
Aspirant
Oct 19, 2025

Yes! not enabling Access Control makes all problems disappear. Unfortunately, at this time, we need to activate Access Control.

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 19, 2025

Does this happen with out the extender being online? 

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    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 19, 2025
    piyopiyo320 wrote:

    Unfortunately, at this time, we need to activate Access Control

    Let me guess. You are trying to control your Parents?  (i.e. Smart Parental Control)