AP Isolation is the feature that protects devices to communicate with each other on the same wifi network. An enabled AP isolation creates a virtual network for each client and they can’t get access other’s data. So, it closes all the possibilities to get data of other’s pc on the same network. In some routers, you can find it by the name Access Point Isolation. By default, it becomes disabled but you can enable it manually from the router’s settings. An enabled AP isolation gives an extra layer of security.
In some cases, you need to disable AP isolation. Like NAS ( Network Attached Storage ), Sharing files on the network, or using wifi printers.
Why should I enable AP isolation on the wifi router?
As you know an AP isolation doesn’t allow the data transfer between devices on the same network. It means it can protect your network from viruses, trojan horses as well as malware. AP isolation will hide all the devices on the network. So, in the small offices’ agents can’t contact each other during work time.
Why should I disable AP isolation on the wifi router?
You have to disable AP isolation if using the wireless printer or sharing printer on the network. Your printer can’t print if AP isolation is enabled on the network. You should check AP isolation on the router if your printer is not printing. Disable it if it is turned on your router. Read below to change the settings of AP isolation.
How to enable AP Isolation
Every home router almost has the same steps to enable access point isolation. Follow the steps to enable the AP isolation feature:
- Open a web browser on the computer.
- Type router access IP like 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 on the address bar and press enter.
- It will prompt you to enter your login username and password. You can find the username/password on the back of your router.
- Type login credential and press login to enter the router admin page.
- Go to Advanced settings and then AP isolation.
- Checkmark or slide to enable it.
- Click on Ok or Save and restart the router.
How to disable AP isolation on the router
- Login to your router admin panel.
- Go to Advanced and find AP isolation.
- Uncheck or slide to disable the AP isolation feature.
- Press Ok and then restart the router.
Next, you have to reset the router to get the default setting page.
FAQ
- Is AP isolation good for gaming? Enabled router isolation blocks some gaming features on the network. You can’t play in a group in group gaming like Pubg, Call of duty, or Fortnite.
- Is Chromecast works on AP Isolation? Chromecast doesn’t communicate if AP isolation is enabled. You have to disable AP isolation to use Chromecast features.
- Does the IP camera work if AP isolation is on? No, you can’t access the ip camera while AP isolation is enabled. You have to disable AP isolation to access ip camera.
