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R8000 Guest Network Needs Separated Wireless Isolation and Local Network Access
Guest Network now combined the 2 functions "Wireless Isolation" and "Local Network Access" as a single option. In the old days, they are separate options. My Chromecast does NOT work on Guest Network because it needs to see other devices. I cannot select "Let devices see each other and allow access to my local network", it will defeat the purpose of using the Guest Network. My guests cannot use the Chromecast now because of this. I need this fix very badly. I have been waiting for a long time for the fix to come, but it did not happen. Especially this is nothing new, it used to be there before. I didn't know why it was changed. I am sure I am not the only one who needed this. It just makes sense to have them separated.Next Orbi Firmware must allow guests to see each other but not access Lan
The Orbi Guest Network settings has checkbox option for, "Allow guests to see each other and access my local network". These TWO options must be separated as other routers do. Others before me have pointed out how having these two options treated as one is a security flaw, and defeats the whole point of having a GUEST network. Guests may want to play games with other, use their wireless printer or connect their phones to Chromecast. They should be be able to do this without having access to the entire main network. I hope that the next firmware remedies this.Setting Time Period for Guest Network Via Genie App
Hi, I have been using the Genie app with my R7000 and now my new D7800 NightHawk routers. The Genie app is pretty good but one thing i cant get to work adequately is the Guest Network Time Limit. When I turn on the Guest Network via the Genie app (on Android or IOS) it gives me an option for how long it should be on for. I have set this Time Period to 1 hour but it never seems to turn off? Am I missing something? Thanks in advance.
Enabling Guest Network Too Disruptive
RBR50 firmware 2.0.0.74 Enabling or disabling the guest network takes a long time and disrupts the entire network. I have to warn everyone that their gaming, video streaming, downloading, banking, etc. will be interrupted. If there's any way to fix this, it would be appreciated.Why ever use Orbi AP mode?
Hello. I have been generally pleased with my Orbi on AP mode - good wireless coverage etc. But I would like to be able to isolate certain devices on the guest network, and it seems not possible in AP mode. Why not just switch back to router mode? My Orbi router is currently plugged into a cable modem/router (with wifi disabled) from RCN (my cable provider). I suppose I would have 2 LANs, but if the only thing on the cable modem's LAN is the Orbi router, what problems will I have? Thank you!I am appalled that there is NO GUEST NETWORK option for the new ORBI!
I got a reply on my ticket from Netgear from Brian Expert ID 46378 saying, "With that being said, please be informed that the Orbi unit does not have a Guest network feature for the meantime. I believe it will be added on the next firmware release however there is no ETA yet. I do hope you understand." I do not understand. It's 2016. Netgear produces a Wifi Router with no Guest Network option. C'mon, man!!!Blocked Sites/Keywords on Guest Network
When you set up blocked sites/keywords, does that also block them on the guest network? Also, when you add a trusted IP, does the router cache that IP? If so, how do you clear that cache? I blocked a site at the router, but can still get to it from teh guest network.Any Plans for ORBI Firmware Upgrade for guests on WiFi to see each other WITHOUT accessing the LAN?
Are there plans for a firmware upgrade to the RBR50 firmware to allow guest to see ach other wihtout having acess to the main Lan? If the answer is no because this is a limitation of the product, I will start to see how to recoup my $300 dollars and sell the ORBI set. I hope that it doesn't come to that.