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siuengr
May 01, 2020Tutor
Orbi can't login to CBS
I cannot login to CBS all access through the Orbi. I have tried https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-Blocking-Websites-Solved/td-p/1677125 Tried using a different DNS server, no luck ...
siuengr
May 02, 2020Tutor
CrimpOn wrote:When the Orbi is in Access Point (AP) mode, it "does very little" besides handle the WiFi network. DHCP, DNS, security... all that stuff is turned off. All it does it pass packets.
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I know that's why I am so confused.
So I went ahead and switched my Orbi back to router mode. Took my old router out of the equation. Rebooted everything, and now I can log into CBS again. Same thing I did last night, which worked for about three hours before cutting out again. We'll see how long it lasts this time.
Cnacopy
Aug 03, 2020Aspirant
Any chance did you ever figure out why Orbi is blocking the site? I'm having the same problem now with my company's web site that I work on (https). Out of the blue, it just stopped loading the site. If I plug directly into the modem, I can access it. Orbi is the problem but I haven't found a solution.
- FURRYe38Aug 03, 2020Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?Do you have any Armor or Circle features enabled on the RBR?
Cnacopy wrote:Any chance did you ever figure out why Orbi is blocking the site? I'm having the same problem now with my company's web site that I work on (https). Out of the blue, it just stopped loading the site. If I plug directly into the modem, I can access it. Orbi is the problem but I haven't found a solution.
- siuengrAug 03, 2020Tutor
I never did figure it out. I reset the router and modem, and didn't try to log in again for 24 hours, then I was able to log in again. I got logged into CBS on my Roku, and then left it alone. It seemed to stay logged in after that.