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Authorization requests (on public sites) after router reset.
I had to reset my Orbi router after an error from my PRovider (Bell). The setup went fine, connected to the internet, speed tests are good. My issue is that when I now try and use sites like BBC and...
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router.
What browser are you using? Try IE11, FF or Opera to see if same thing happens?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Modem - Sagemcom Home Hub 3000 (Bell supplied)
Tried on FF, Chrome, Vivaldi and MSFT Edge and it happens on all of them.
Was all working just fine this am, then had an issue with Bell and had to reset the modem and Orbi router.
If I use the Bell router directly no such problem occurs.