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ashleyeliz
Aug 28, 2023Aspirant
Nighthawk XR1000 Blocking all Steam Connections
Starting last week, my router started blocking all steam server access for downloads and online play. A gaming router.. blocking gaming. I have had this router with no issues for three years. Af...
ashleyeliz
Aug 28, 2023Aspirant
Not sure how to fully disable geo-filtering. I normally have to reset the timezone because it puts me on the wrong coast all the time. But, even on the eastern coast, it makes no difference.
Also, I attempted to port forward every port that steam uses, got it to work for a couple minutes, then the router shut off. Restarted, and rest all settings.
Netduma-Fraser
Aug 28, 2023NetDuma Partner
On the Geo-Filter you manually put your location so you don't need to worry about the timezone. If you have a device added it'll either be disabled or in filtering mode or you can remove it completely. So if you disable or remove the device does it then work?
- ashleyelizAug 28, 2023Aspirant
There are no devices in the list.
- Netduma-FraserAug 28, 2023NetDuma PartnerAs in you haven't added any or when you go to add one no devices are selectable? Resync the cloud from the Device Manager and Geo-Filter menus (3 horizontal line icons) then see if they are selectable/whether you can connect
- ashleyelizAug 28, 2023Aspirant
I have not added any devices. I have never tried to use this feature because none of the games in the list are anything that I play. I play only via Steam.
Again, the weird thing is this issue aroused two weeks ago, out of nowhere.