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Topology
Virtuoso
Oct 01, 2020

Apple Devices Blocked on WiFi Network

FYI:  If you have an Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch) connected to your WiFi network and upgrade to iOS 14, iPadOS 14, or watchOS 7, it may be helpful to note that private WiFi addresses (...
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Jack29
Aspirant
Oct 03, 2020

My Iphone just got blocked.  I can see the network on the iphone wifi screen, Unfortunately, the iphone was the device used to setup a new network just two days ago.  Any ideas on how to resolve this?

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    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 03, 2020

    Read the first post again - solution is there near to the end.

     

    Disable this stupid randomization on the phone for your trusted, private, home network!

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    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 03, 2020
    Jack29 wrote:

    My Iphone just got blocked.

    No. Your iPhone blocked itself by taking another "identity" on the network. Complain with Apple about this nonsense enabled without the users acceptance! It's thier support which should take care of these issues.