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cannot connect to my RBR750
I have an Orbi rbr750 router, but cannot connect to it from my Orbi app or directly from the web browser. The ip address is 192.168.1.251. using the Orbi app, then when I connect with Anywhere Ac...
I gave up and just did a hard reset. I had to rebuild what i had set up (restore from previous back up didn't work). I wonder if has something to do with the latest firmware (I had it set to auto-update) - 7.2.7.15. I noted that the release notes state:
New Features:
- Added Router Protection support.
Maybe that auto update hosed up the web/app access. But that is just a guess.
Ya AU hasn't been the best in FW updates. I mostly use Manual FW updates:
Procedure to Manually Firmware Update Orbi and Nighthawk Mesh systems. | NETGEAR Communities
Power cycle the system OFF then back ON.
If issues are seen then a factory reset is needed:
Orbi Systems Manual Factory Reset Process | NETGEAR Communities
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡