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tsochan's avatar
tsochan
Aspirant
Dec 25, 2017

Orbi RBR50 getting "required authentication" or "no such file, directory" error when visiting websit

I am getting "authentication required" or "no such file, directory" error when visit any website.   This error occured two days ago after I rebooted the Orbi router RBR50.  The problem is similiar to the April 8, 2017 posting.  But did not see the solution.

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  • DarrenM's avatar
    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator

    Could be a DNS issue you may want to reboot your modem and the orbi at the same time and try to access a site again.

     

    DarrenM

    • tsochan's avatar
      tsochan
      Aspirant

      DarrenM

      I rebooted both cable mondem and Orbi.  Got the same errors.   Do you have other suggestions?

      • DarrenM's avatar
        DarrenM
        Sr. NETGEAR Moderator

        You could try to change the DNS server in the Wan settings of the orbi to use googles DNS server which 8.8.8.8 8.8.4.4

         

        DarrenM

  • Did you ever get a solution to this?  I have exactly the same issue.  Can’t reset because it says not connected to internet yet some pages load, others say “No such file or directory“ or “Authetification Required”.  Thinking it may be hardware. Connection via the main (non-Netgear) router fine.

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User

      Factory reset the router using the pin push button in back for 15 seconds. Then with a wire connected PC or laptop, using a browser, connect to 192.168.1.1 and walk thru the setup wizard. You can skip adding the satellite and do that later. Complete the entire set up wizard process. This should complete then log you into the routers web page. After this, log out and you should have normal internet access. 

       

      What FW version are you using? 

      What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem? 

       


      Ianaglen wrote:

      Did you ever get a solution to this?  I have exactly the same issue.  Can’t reset because it says not connected to internet yet some pages load, others say “No such file or directory“ or “Authetification Required”.  Thinking it may be hardware. Connection via the main (non-Netgear) router fine.


       

      • Ianaglen's avatar
        Ianaglen
        Aspirant

        Thanks.  Presume FW is firewall.  Nothing specific other than ISP which is Virgin Media - using their standard modem.  

         

        Can connect fine directly with Virgin Modem and everything working fine until this evening.  

         

        Will try the factory reset and set up wired.  Could not re-set up using mobile app as said no internet connection.