I would like this option also. Previous routers from decades ago offered this

I'd like this also. As an example of why: When changing the main deco to another unit this week, my phone reconnected to the WiFi, noticed it didn't have internet access, then disconnected. This was...

@klamath404 Add your name to the list... https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/259432

@R0M Out of interest, as you've mentioned going direct from the Virgin Hub -> Switch -> PC, have you tried Virgin Hub -> M5 -> PC? What switches are you using? I recall some had issues with...

@Preyes1 before it gets too complicated, what stops the laptop from connecting to the mesh network?

@Mavra Check the parental control settings, sounds like the filter level isn't correct or a URL has been blocked in the Apps/Websites section.