RS600 latest version, 1.0.6.16 IoT network works like a Guest Network

Got this trial beta v.20 FW loaded yesterday.

Set up 2.4Ghz radio only for test test since I have other wifi systems running and don't want to interfer with them if possible.

Used 4 devices, 1 PC ethernet, 1 PC wireless, iPhone and Android PAD, all these connected to the IoT network. The Ethernet PC connected to Port4 behind the RS router.

Both iPhone and Android pads got internet services. PC gets internet as well. Checked with some youtube videos on each.

I pinged the Iphone and Android pads using the wireless connected PC on the same IoT network and was successful. Pinged the Ethernet PC as well with success from the wireless PC.

Pinged from the ethernet PC to the Iphone, pad and wireless PC with success.

This is what we are seeing on Orbi systems and what I tested prior on this with the RS700.

If users what more isolation, then I guess use the Guest Network feature.

However, I see the user has left the community so will leave this in NG hands and they can figure out the end result. 

End result is:
The IoT network is intended to function similarly to the main network. Therefore, devices on the IoT network should be able to access the router GUI and other LAN devices.

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. 

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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.

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. 

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.

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.

Well, at this point I'll wait and see if NG puts out an explaination

I think the general consensus is that the IoT and the main network should not be able to communicate with each other. It could be an option, but I want it to be separate.