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jacinf
Apr 15, 2019Aspirant
Crashing daily after DoS attacks - 2.3.1.44
For the past few weeks I've been noticing my Orbi RBR50 and 3 RBS50 Satellites crashing a few times a day. I've looked at the logs and noticed a bunch of DoS attacks being printed and have read the f...
FURRYe38
Apr 15, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
You might contact your ISP and have them switch you do a different WAN IP address...
- jacinfApr 15, 2019Aspirant
Netgear CM1000 Cable Modem via XFinity Gigabit Internet
The Orbi's are running 2.3.1.44 Firmware
Is changing the WAN IP a known work around for DoS attacks?
- FURRYe38Apr 15, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Can be yes. Your ISP should be able to help you with DDOS attacks as well. If the router seems to be failing to do this, then this would be a first step.
I would also reset the modem as well.
- jacinfApr 15, 2019Aspirant
Will do. I'll contact xfinity today to get the WAN IP switched out.
Just got another crash showing a ton more DoS entries on the Orbi setup as a Router.