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Some game scripts won’t load through my netgear router — dns or firewall issue?
Hey everyone, I’m hoping someone here can help me figure out a strange network issue. I’ve noticed that some gaming-related websites and scripts don’t load properly when I’m on my home netgear route...
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Netgear routers can block or interfere with certain gaming sites or scripts due to parental controls, DNS filtering, or firewall settings. To fix this, update the router firmware, switch DNS to a public option like Google or Cloudflare, and check that parental/content filters are off. If advanced firewall features are enabled, disable them temporarily to test. If issues persist, reset the router to factory defaults and reconfigure—it usually clears hidden rules that block legitimate traffic.