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Orbi RBR20 firmware update - can't find earlier version v2.2.1.212
I just set up a new Orbi RBR20 wifi system in my house, and when I connect to the Orbi network, all web pages give me a security warning. (Oddly, my phone works fine on the network -- it's just lapto...
BCB60 wrote:The Orbi router is connected to a Netgear AC1600 Wifi Cable Modem Router.
It looks like my current firmware version is 2.3.5.26. So I am up-to-date.
Then, I don't know why, when I am on the Orbi wifi, every web page I try to load gives me a security warning, regardless of what browser I'm using. On Firefox, I get this warning on every page:
Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead
Firefox detected a potential security threat and did not continue to www.netgear.com. If you visit this site, attackers could try to steal information like your passwords, emails, or credit card details.
What can you do about it?
The issue is most likely with the website, and there is nothing you can do to resolve it. You can notify the website’s administrator about the problem.
Any ideas on how I can fix this? It doesn't happen when I am on the Orbi network on my phone, or when I am connected to the Orbi router with an ethernet cable -- only on wifi.
Its because you're in a double nat. Mine gives me that same error on firefox when in a double nat.
you either need to put your Netgeat AC1600 (not a model, its a speed) combo device in modem only/bridge mode or you need to put the Orbi in AP (access point) mode.
The Orbi router is connected to a Netgear AC1600 Wifi Cable Modem Router.
It looks like my current firmware version is 2.3.5.26. So I am up-to-date.
Then, I don't know why, when I am on the Orbi wifi, every web page I try to load gives me a security warning, regardless of what browser I'm using. On Firefox, I get this warning on every page:
Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead
Firefox detected a potential security threat and did not continue to www.netgear.com. If you visit this site, attackers could try to steal information like your passwords, emails, or credit card details.
What can you do about it?
The issue is most likely with the website, and there is nothing you can do to resolve it. You can notify the website’s administrator about the problem.
Any ideas on how I can fix this? It doesn't happen when I am on the Orbi network on my phone, or when I am connected to the Orbi router with an ethernet cable -- only on wifi.
BCB60 wrote:The Orbi router is connected to a Netgear AC1600 Wifi Cable Modem Router.
It looks like my current firmware version is 2.3.5.26. So I am up-to-date.
Then, I don't know why, when I am on the Orbi wifi, every web page I try to load gives me a security warning, regardless of what browser I'm using. On Firefox, I get this warning on every page:
Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead
Firefox detected a potential security threat and did not continue to www.netgear.com. If you visit this site, attackers could try to steal information like your passwords, emails, or credit card details.
What can you do about it?
The issue is most likely with the website, and there is nothing you can do to resolve it. You can notify the website’s administrator about the problem.
Any ideas on how I can fix this? It doesn't happen when I am on the Orbi network on my phone, or when I am connected to the Orbi router with an ethernet cable -- only on wifi.
Its because you're in a double nat. Mine gives me that same error on firefox when in a double nat.
you either need to put your Netgeat AC1600 (not a model, its a speed) combo device in modem only/bridge mode or you need to put the Orbi in AP (access point) mode.
Thank you! I appreciate your help!