RS300 MAC Address Filtering

Question

I purchased this router around a year ago and the MAC filtering has never worked correctly. Devices continue to show up as being both allowed and CONNECTED to the router and allowed and NOT CONNECTED to the router.

Though I've been in touch with tech support about this, I am being asked to continually troubleshoot this issue, which I've done multiple times. I've sent screenshots, reset the router, turned it off and on, etc.

I notice that no new firmware has been released for this router since I bought it.

Does Netgear plan on fixing this issue?

Thanks,

Jerry Gerber

FrumpyGrandpa · Answer

jerrygerber wrote:I purchased this router around a year agoThe most recent firmware for the RS300 was released June 1, 2026 (more recent than "a year ago")https://kb.netgear.com/000070798/&nbsp;I would very much like to see a screen capture showing a device with the same exact hardware MAC address appearing to be connected and not connected at the same time.

jerrygerber · Answer

My mistake then.&nbsp; Nevertheless, the issue still remains.&nbsp; I've tried all the troubleshooting steps Netgear support asked me to and have sent multiple screenshots of the MAC addresses appearing in both the "Connected" and "Not Connected" screens.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

FrumpyGrandpa · Answer

So, the RS300 is running firmware v1.2.7.2, correct?

I realize there is some paranoia about posting "sensitive" information, but it would be really helpful to see a screen capture showing the same hardware MAC address being 'connected' and 'not connected' at the same time.

jerrygerber · Answer

I've done that, sent to Netgear, probably twice.&nbsp; Yes, the RS300 is running v1.2.7.2&nbsp;I've shut off Access Control for now, it's weak security anyway and it's a hassle.&nbsp;&nbsp;

jerrygerber · Answer

I read here on the forum that at least one other person is reporting the same issue I am having.&nbsp; I can only do so&nbsp; much troubleshooting before I feel like I'm spending too much time on it.&nbsp; Either Netgear deals with it or they don't.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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RS300 MAC Address Filtering

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