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Retired_Member
Feb 06, 2026RS600 latest version, 1.0.6.16 IoT network works like a Guest Network
Well, I got all excited about the new IoT network capabilities in 1.0.6.16. I moved a couple of devices to the new IoT network, and they connected to the internet. Then connected my phone to the IoT ...
coolwifi
Mar 16, 2026Luminary
Isn't this what the current firmware provides with the IoT and main network? There's full LAN isolation in the IoT network.
StephenB
Mar 16, 2026Guru - Experienced User
coolwifi wrote:Isn't this what the current firmware provides with the IoT and main network? There's full LAN isolation in the IoT network.
It sounds like they are changing that - making it consistent with other Netgear routers. Generally Netgear isolates guest, but not IoT.
FWIW, Retired_Member wants the IoT network to be isolated from LAN and main devices, but does not want IoT devices to be isolated from each other. Which is not possible with production firmware, and likely not possible with the test firmware either.