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vinc3rec
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Dec 18, 2017
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"This device is blocked by access control in the router."

Hi,  I'm a desktop gamer and game alot. My netgear router keeps randomly blocking my desktop and I lose all connection to the internet. I then have to directly login to router on my smartphone and g...
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  • DexterJB's avatar
    DexterJB
    Dec 21, 2017

    Hi vinc3rec,

     

    1. What is the firmware version of the router?

    2. Have you tried resetting the router and re-configuring the Access Control feature?

     

    Regards,

     

    Dexter

    Community Team

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DexterJB
NETGEAR Moderator
Dec 21, 2017

Hi vinc3rec,

 

1. What is the firmware version of the router?

2. Have you tried resetting the router and re-configuring the Access Control feature?

 

Regards,

 

Dexter

Community Team

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DexterJB
NETGEAR Moderator
Dec 26, 2017

Hi vinc3rec,

 

I would like to follow up and check if you are still experiencing the issue.

 

Regards,

 

Dexter
Community Team