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Junior86
Tutor
Jan 12, 2022

Xbox Series X not showing in Device manager

Hey team   I got a XR1000 with a AX6000 WiFi Range Extender connected.  I haven't enabled Fastlane on the extender and I've updated both to the latest firmware and factory reset both after.   M...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 12, 2022

If you turn OFF the Extender, does the xbox appear on the XR then? 

Junior86's avatar
Junior86
Tutor
Jan 14, 2022

It showed again after factory resetting the router and extender.  I think it disappeared after testing the Fastlane option on the extender.  Could there be a bug here?

  • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
    Netduma-Fraser
    NetDuma Partner
    Jan 14, 2022
    The XR is handling the IPs for the devices and so can interact with them directly, sounds like the fastlane option bypassed this which is good - if you didn't want to use the Geo-Filter/QoS etc
    • Junior86's avatar
      Junior86
      Tutor
      Jan 15, 2022
      It’s a shame when I went back to basic it stopped recognising my Xbox for some reason. All good now