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anderpf
Guide
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 14, 2026

Can you still ping and interoperate with IoT devices while your main devices are on same IoT network? 

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coolwifi
Luminary
Feb 14, 2026

No, can't ping IoT devices with my PC connected to the IoT network.

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Feb 15, 2026

    Will get this over to NG. 

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      coolwifi
      Luminary
      Feb 15, 2026

      It looks like the IoT network has full LAN isolation and is only connected to the Internet/WAN.