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Retired_Member's avatar
Retired_Member
Feb 06, 2026

RS600 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 ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 09, 2026

IoT network is working on my RS700. Connected two wireless PCs on it and can connect in between them. If I put one PC on the main LAN via ethernet, still can connect to wireless PC on the IoT Network. 

 

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coolwifi
Luminary
Feb 09, 2026

That's good to know. I have been using a separate 2.4 Ghz SSID and same 5 / 6 Ghz SSID's. I am unable to control my soundbar connected to the 5 Ghz band sometimes, but restarting the device fixes it. I will move it to the IoT network and see.

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Feb 09, 2026

    Let us know how it goes. Main WLAN is using Smart Connect here. Manual channesl 11, 48 and 37. 

    IoT network is using both 2.4 and 5Ghz with PSK2 set for both. 

     

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      coolwifi
      Luminary
      Feb 09, 2026

      I can control IoT devices from my main WLAN in my RS500 too!

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      coolwifi
      Luminary
      Feb 09, 2026

      I like to have a separate 2.4 Ghz SSID, as smart connect tends to connect devices to the 2.4 Ghz band first when the router is restarted. Wish NG had smart connect just for the 5 and 6 Ghz bands.