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casperionx
Apr 05, 2023Guide
XR1000 failing to connect to random websites
So I've noticed some weird things going on with my XR1000 nighthawk router. I currently am running a Cisco 887VA in bridged mode and the nighthawk is connected directly to it. Previously I was runn...
plemans
Apr 05, 2023Guru - Experienced User
I'm never trusting of gateways "bridge" mode.
What I'd try is put the gateway back in router mode (with wifi disabled) and put the netgears IP address into its DMZ.
casperionx
Apr 05, 2023Guide
I would agree with you but it’s a business grade router that the company I work for used to supply business customers with. I’ve configured it correctly (the config has no routing at all it’s literally configure the Ethernet interface for the connection to the phone line and setting the vlan up for bridge mode there is no routable interfaces in that path) and the fact the other router I’ve used allows all websites through when connected to the Cisco box tells me it’s the xr1000 being the problem
- FURRYe38Apr 05, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Can you try the XR1000 at a different location or with a different modem?
Can you try the modem in full router mode and use the modem DMZ for the XR1000 to test this?
I can tell you my XR1000 worked well when I had it online:However, I don't have your same ISP HW.
- casperionxApr 06, 2023GuideYeah I’ve actually done all that. It does the same thing. If I connect any device to the standard isp modem I’m able to connect to any website. But through the xr1000 it fails
- FURRYe38Apr 06, 2023Guru - Experienced User
IF so, then I would return the XR router or make contact with NG support and ask for additional help or an RMA.