The Guest Network and Client Isolation functionality should be updated with this product. When enabled, it blocks access to other clients on the same SSID; however, it does NOT fully block access to other SSIDs or the hardwired LAN. I opened Case 47927055 with Support, which explains the behavior I'm seeing. In short though, with client isolation enabled on my guest network, I CAN ping clients on the other SSIDs configured on this access point or to clients on my hardwired LAN. The Support Rep explained that the results I was getting were as designed. For reference, I am running what I believe is the latest firmware, Firmware Version V1.0.3.3
To me, the access point is not secure. If I have an SSID designated as a Guest Network with Client Isolation enabled, I want to restrict access to clients on that SSID from interacting with anything on my network except the Internet. This is the whole point of having a guest network, to keep clients on the guest network from accessing anything on my LAN. If I can ping other clients on any portion of my LAN, this defeats the purpose of isolating the client and having a guest network.
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- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Something you should post about in the Business section since the WAX models are business class APs:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Business/idb-p/idea-exchange-for-business