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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 network. It also connected to the internet but could not connect to the devices. Works no different than a guest network. Then switched everything back and working fine. What a waste of time and emotion.
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Sorry I caused confusion. There is definitely no consensus that the IoT network should behave like the Guest network. Some users would prefer IoT devices to be separated from the primary network.
(and, there may be some users who would prefer that devices on the IoT network not be able to communicate with each other as well.)
Well, at this point I'll wait and see if NG puts out an explaination
Well, after restarting, I couldn't ping the devices connected the IoT 2.4 Ghz only network from the main wifi network. But I am able to control the devices from the main wifi or the IoT wifi. Also the IoT network seems to have an isolation from the main network, couldn't ping the router IP from it too. This is the observation with my RS500 router.
Nice to see your testing was the same as mine. NG will need to figure this out. Also, when the IoT is enabled, it does not show in the Nighthawk iPhone app.
I am still able to control the devices connected to the IoT network from the main wifi or IoT wifi. The IoT network is fully isolated only in the LAN side.
I will disable smart connect and see, because I was testing the IoT network before enabling smart connect and could ping IoT devices from the main or IoT wifi.
So the last week, I put 5 Roku streamers and 2 Sony Bravia TVs on the 5G guest network, and they all worked great. After 2 days of harassment from the TVs (i.e. Google), I turned their WiFi off and just use the Roku streamers. Roku's work great on guest network. I checked with SimpliSafe, and they recommended put devices on the 2.4G guest network, and not on a system with smart connect (although I always keep my networks separate). So, the SimpliSafe hub and 5 cameras are all moved to the 2.4G guest network and working fine. I then went for the Ion System HVAC thermostat, also working great.
So that leaves me with a WiiM amp and Hubitat Elevation Z-wave hub. These two need a true IoT for setup and programming. So, until NG can figure out IoT for the RS600, which for me is communication to the internet and other IoT network devices only (could have an optional setting for main network that I won't use), this will be my network setups. My RS600 is a year old and don't want to spend the money on an Asus for these two devices.
Thanks for all the responses.
If you don't want to use guest networks, you could turn off smart connect and still have the same SSID's for all the wifi bands. The 2.4 Ghz band security could be set to WPA2-PSK for full compatibility.
