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SokarNox's avatar
SokarNox
Aspirant
Feb 21, 2024
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Orbi 960 location services not working

Hello, my router is blocking location services. Example, can’t login to ChatGPT because I’m not in a supported region (I live in the USA). I try to use my Sonic app on my phone, my location is not supported, I turn off WiFi, it then work fine. Roblox for kids won’t connect.

I have the most recent firmware. I have factory reset my router and modem. If I plug the model directly into my computer, all the services above work (ChatGPT, Sonic, Roblox and so on).

I also tried switching my DNS to 1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8

The modem is a Netgear CM500 and is very simple, doesn’t really have any options there.

Please help.
  • I got it fixed! I had a BestBuy 2 year warranty, I took it in and they replaced the Orbi, and now it's working fine! All firmware updated, This is 100% a router defect!

23 Replies

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User

    could you post a screen shot of the error message?

    Does this system have Bitdefender Armor or Smart Parental Controls (SPC) enabled?

    • SokarNox's avatar
      SokarNox
      Aspirant
      No VPN, Armor Security is on (don’t know how to turn it off) but it also was failing before I enabled it. No SPC