topic Re: RT-BE92U MAC Filtering in Networking

RT-BE92U MAC Filtering

GabryJ84 — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:54:41 GMT

Hi,

I recently purchased a RT-BE92U and as the previous one I had, RT-AC68U I am very happy about it...EXCEPT ONE THING.

Apparently, it is not possible anymore to filter out MAC addresses in the Wireless TAB/Roaming Block List, because the current filter works the opposite I have always used: it is asking me to add MAC I want to block (blacklist), but no option visible to revert the working to "whitelist" only selected MAC.

It looks like it is working with logic ALLOW ALL exept, rather than DENY ALL exept.

Any way to get back previous mode (like in RT-AC68U, which worked both ways)? This way I am unable to allow access only to recognised MAC leading to granting access to anybody knowing the password.

Re: RT-BE92U MAC Filtering

Alex52 — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 01:07:08 GMT

All you can do is hope ASUS has a firmware update that restores that feature or create a work around.

Re: RT-BE92U MAC Filtering

GabryJ84 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:54:48 GMT

The tech specs on the router page is clearly stating the feature is present...so it should not have "gone" without notice...

Re: RT-BE92U MAC Filtering

Alex52 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:54:06 GMT

Unfortunately, the security updates to firmwares ASUS has released have caused problems with features. There could be a settings change that would make the feature available. So far, apparently no one has found it. Many are waiting for a new firmware release that will restore a feature of some kind that isn't working now. ASUS doesn't seem to be in any hurry. I started to buy a BE92U myself until I read the problems others were having. Now i have two GT-BE98 Pros and a BE96U that also have firmware problems affecting features - that worked out of the box before updating the firmware.

https://zentalk.asus.com/t5/networking/rt-be96u-mac-filtering-issues/td-p/472666

Re: RT-BE92U MAC Filtering

jzchen — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 02:47:28 GMT

This feature is hidden, my new to me BE92U is a node but should be the same:

Under Advanced Settings -> Network -> (choose an SSID) - Enable MAC Filter ->(drop down box)

Re: RT-BE92U MAC Filtering

jzchen — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 02:49:54 GMT

BTW- Roaming block list means clients will not hop from node to node...

Re: RT-BE92U MAC Filtering

GabryJ84 — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:41:13 GMT

Is there some sort of email or tech service to write to? I am configuring my network and I'd rather do all in one shot rather than waiting forever.

Re: RT-BE92U MAC Filtering

Alex52 — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:53:06 GMT

You can use the GUI settings/system settings/feedback to report. But don't hold your breath.

Re: RT-BE92U MAC Filtering

jzchen — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:27:57 GMT

I haven't tried contacting support for a while now BUT did make a suggestion to someone at ASUS for more knowledgeable support personnel to respond:

https://www.asus.com/us/support/contact/troubleshooting/