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DirkO
Mar 01, 2019Apprentice
RBR50 password recovery failure
HI All,
So when logging in to my base station I was prompted to change my password because of security.
So I used a password manager and gave it a strong 20 character including 3 numbers and ...
FURRYe38
Mar 02, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Never havehad issues with less complex router web Admin PWs since I've been using routers. PW is for the LAN side connection unless you have remote admin enabled and you give someone your PW.
Try a factory reset and then walk thru the setup wizard and re-input the information. I haven't seen this PW loop issue with my Orbi.
Good Luck.
DirkO
Mar 02, 2019Apprentice
Well lets just say then that I know a lot more malicious people then you :)
Did the reset, I'm back up and running, but there is no way to deny that this is just a bug in the software and this should not happen.
Cheers,
D.
- FURRYe38Mar 02, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Enjoy. :smileywink: