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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 ...
I find it puzzling that the RS600 and RS700 manage their IoT networks differently.
- RS600: devices on IoT cannot communicate with other devices on the IoT network nor the primary network.
- RS700: devices on IoT can communicate with other devices on the IoT nework (and on the primary network???)
With the firmware being released so close together (RS700: Dec 19, 2025. RS600 Feb 3, 2026) one would expect them to be very much alike.
Looks like an "oops" at Netgear.
IoT devices could communicate with primary network in my RS500. The RS600 also has the same firmware as the RS500. Not sure what issue the OP has, might be a device/app problem.
Maybe a IoT app or IoT device issue. The IoT Network feature would be the same across all RS supporting routers. Would not be different. All the same base code.
