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sparh
Tutor
Jan 12, 2022
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Cloudflare captcha required when navigating the web using ORBI WiFi network

Hello, Here is my product : https://www.netgear.com/ch-fr/home/wifi/mesh/rbk853/ Since a few days when I am on my ORBI Wifi network most websites require me cloudflare captcha before accessing them...
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 12, 2022

(I keep forgetting about Armor)  On the Orbi app, what does the Security panel say about Armor?

Mine has the words "Protect with Armor Now". When I click on the Security panel, it opens a page offering the free trial.

 

I would not be surprised if Armor has gone into some strange "Twilight Zone" that can be cured only by resetting the router.

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    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 12, 2022

    I would be tempted to do a "Quick Factory Reset" on the router.  i.e.

    • Save a copy of the configuration. (On the Orbi web interface, Advanced Tab, Administration menu, Backup Settings.
    • Do the paperclip routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMw4ePACgc4 
    • Begin the setup using a web browser (not the 'app')
    • Do not change the WiFi SSID/password. (This keeps devices from connecting and possibly getting an IP address that will conflict with any settings you have made.)
    • Proceed until you come to the step that asks if you want to
      * Continue with configuration, or
      * Load a saved configuration
    • Select "Load a saved configuration" and do so.
    • The router will reboot and all of the previous settings will be restored. (The LAN setup table, the SSID/password, everything.)

    This process takes under 15 minutes.  (With all the changes I have made, a manual configuration takes over two hours.)

     

    Might result in no improvement, but the investment of time is minimal.