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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 was asked to install a trial firmware version V1.0.6.20. When I asked what the functionality would be "Starting from Trial firmware version V1.0.6.20, the IoT network and the main network are connected. Devices on both networks can see and communicate with each other". Because I don't want the IoT and the main network connected, I won't be installing it as it provides no benefit over putting IoT devices on the main network. If NG provides a selection to isolate the IoT from the main, then I'll use it.
Isn't this what the current firmware provides with the IoT and main network? There's full LAN isolation in the IoT network.
Current firmware does isolate from the main network. The issue is that devices on the IoT cannot connect to each other. Thus, it functions like a guest network.
The guest network has an option to connect to the main network though.
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.
You might try the FW to see if having devices connected on the IoT network can connect to each other on the IoT network.
I was asked to install a trial firmware version V1.0.6.20. When I asked what the functionality would be "Starting from Trial firmware version V1.0.6.20, the IoT network and the main network are connected. Devices on both networks can see and communicate with each other". Because I don't want the IoT and the main network connected, I won't be installing it as it provides no benefit over putting IoT devices on the main network. If NG provides a selection to isolate the IoT from the main, then I'll use it.
