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youngjaekim
Aspirant
Nov 22, 2022

MR60 does not allow to connect Wifi Speaker, but MS60 allows.

Hi.   I have 2 wifi speakers and all of them can be synced and played via Chromecast + YouTube Music. It's cool. But, one thing I've found really weired issue.   It does not connected when both ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 23, 2022

What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

 

What happens if you turn OFF both MS and let your devices connect to the MR? 

 

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    youngjaekim
    Aspirant
    Nov 24, 2022

    Hi.

     

    1. Firmware

    I've upgraded firmware 1.1.6.122 to latest 1.1.7.132 and it's still not working.

     

    2. Shutdown MSs

    Same. The phone cannot reach to Speakers

     

    3. Airplay also not working

    I found iPhone XS AirPlay also shows same symptom; not working in MR, but works well as the image depics.

     

    I think MR blocks device-to-device communication. hmm. I couldn't found but is there any configuration related to allow/block between connected devices in MR station? I'm not using Access Control nor DMZ.

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Nov 24, 2022

      Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed yet? Don't load any saved backup from file. 

       

      Being that the MR would be the only one online with your devices, it should not be blocking anything. Odd that this is working with the MS but not the MR...

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      youngjaekim
      Aspirant
      Jan 04, 2023

      I resolved by this thread; https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Wi-Fi-6-AX-Mesh/MR60-Mesh-and-Chromecast/m-p/2168338/highlight/true#M3851

       

      settings/advanced/advanced setup/wireless settings - and then uncheck the "Enable AX" box. Then i went thru and was able to connect all (3) of my chromecast devices - SUCCESS FINALLY !!!

       

      The referenced thread shows two solutions; (1) uncheck "Disable IGMP" and (2) uncheck "Enable AX"

       

      The first one does not resolve the issue, but second works!!!!