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FreddieS
Feb 15, 2025Apprentice
Xr1000 V2 having DNS issues and unable to connect to websites
I just bought this router and i am having some series issues. I have updated to the latest firmware and did all the suggested things. Is anyone else having these issues and has anyone fixed it? I ha...
Razor512
Dec 20, 2025Prodigy
I wonder if this could be similar to a bug with the xXR1000 V1 where with firmware 1.0.2.86_2.1.40, enabling the OpenVPN server causes random DNS issues, which leads devices like Android smartphones to falsely think that there is no internet connection.
Netduma-Fraser
Dec 21, 2025NetDuma Partner
Potentially, it shouldn't happen if there aren't any settings changed in the Settings section and DHCP isn't to blame, the logs would guide us in the right direction