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NanaO
Feb 06, 2024Aspirant
My XR500 LED’s white but no internet connection
I had issues with my geo-filtering so I decided to do a factory reset on my router. Now I can’t get past through the config stage and it won’t detect an active internet connection.
Netduma-Fraser
Feb 09, 2024NetDuma Partner
Great to hear! Yes you can downgrade the router firmware that is fine
NanaO
Feb 12, 2024Aspirant
it seems my router doesn't allow firmware rollbacks, is there a way to go about it?
- NanaOFeb 12, 2024Aspirant
nvm it worked. i hope they release another firmware that allows you to setup the router without internet
- FURRYe38Feb 12, 2024Guru - Experienced User
That's already in ALL current versions of FW.
You don't have to have the XR router connected to get it setup using a wired PC and web browser. I've set up this and many other XR series and non XR series router systems without having the internet connected.