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o_b
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Jun 03, 2020
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How do I cache the password for admin?

RBR50 with firmware V2.5.1.16. Happens on Firefox ( Version 77.0 ) and Chrome ( Version 83.0.4103.61 ). When I login to my RBR50 web interface, it asks for my username (admin) and password. I ente...
  • CrimpOn's avatar
    Jun 03, 2020

    I also do not see the point in having only one screen with a timeout.  Either all should, or none should.

     

    I think there is no setting available to users.  I also have not found a parameter in the hidden Orbi settings that appears to relate to this.

    What I have done to mitigate the annoyance is to use a separate browser for the Orbi web interface.  When I have multiple windows open in Firefox and am typing madly away on a forum post when that popup appears, I usually wind up typing over "admin", so not only to I have to click "OK", I also have to back up and retype "admin".  Using two browsers means that window can sit there waiting for me to come back.