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RS600 latest version, 1.0.6.16 IoT network works like a Guest Network
Well, I got all excited about the new IoT network capabilities in 1.0.6.16. I moved a couple of devices to the new IoT network, and they connected to the internet. Then connected my phone to the IoT network. It also connected to the internet but could not connect to the devices. Works no different than a guest network. Then switched everything back and working fine. What a waste of time and emotion.
Retired_Member
Feb 06, 2026 Place Nighthawk with WiFi 7 (BE)
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Access Control - Nighthawk RS600 "Whack-a-mole"
Router Firmware Version V1.0.5.12 I am using a Nighthawk RS600 along with a BE5000 (version EXS27 firmware v1.0.1.34) WiFi Extender. The issue that I am running into is that when I turn on Access Control > Block all new devices from connecting, a number of devices that I have set to allowed automatically switch back to Blocked. Example: Wireless TV and Xbox One are currently set to 'Allowed'. The Extender is listed as 'blocked'. In Access Control, I set the Extender to 'Allowed'. Upon applying this new setting, the status of the Wireless TV and Xbox One automatically swap to 'blocked'. In Access Control, I set the Wireless TV and Xbox One to 'Allowed' Upon applying new setting, the status of the Extender automatically swaps to 'blocked' The Extender has a fixed IP address and the TV and Xbox have status IP addresses. We have other devices attached to our router and they are listed in the Access Control which do not seem to be affected, however, these few devices seem to be the ones with the issue of playing "Whack-a-mole" trying to keep them all set to "Allowed" at the same time. Is there a reason that the router's Access Control does not keep the "Allowed" status that I set? a conflict of some sort?
piyopiyo320
Oct 19, 2025 Place Nighthawk with WiFi 7 (BE)
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Seeking update: client-side MLO on RS600 (Nighthawk WiFi 7)
Hi everyone, I'm trying to find out whether Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for client devices will be enabled on the RS600. I remember reading some comments about MLO coming to the RS700, but so far none of the RS600 firmware release notes (up to v1.0.5.12, Aug 2025) mention it. My support case #49306330 only yielded "no ETA". I have an RS600 running 1.0.5.12 here in France, and devices like the iPhone 17 Pro support Wi‑Fi 7 with MLO. Without MLO, a client can only use one band at a time, which limits throughput and increases latency. Competing vendors’ Wi‑Fi 7 routers (ASUS/TP‑Link) already support client MLO, and Netgear’s own Orbi 970 uses MLO on the backhaul. Is client-side MLO on the roadmap for RS600? If so, can Netgear give an approximate timeframe (beta or final)? It would be great if the RS600 could provide unified SSID MLO across 5 GHz and 6 GHz for devices that support it. Thanks!
RS600MLO
Oct 09, 2025 Place Nighthawk with WiFi 7 (BE)
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RS600 dropping connection, rebooting randomly...
I've had this RS 600 and it's been terrible. Very inconsistent wifi speeds, I tried manually changing channels, and the 5g line kept dropping out. Then today, the entire router crashed and was down for 5 minutes during a critical internet call. I'm on an experimental firmware 1.0.5.113 I spent a LOT on this router to get something reliable... and so far, this is not being that.
SteelerNights
Oct 07, 2025 Place Nighthawk with WiFi 7 (BE)
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