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MikeG1970
Apr 20, 2025Aspirant
RBK850 Not Connecting/Struggling to Connect to Microsoft Exchange Servers
Need some help figuring this one out - in the last week or so, my Outlook is often failing to connect (or trying to connect for upwards of 45 seconds) due to some blocking/connectivity issues. My PC ...
CrimpOn
Apr 20, 2025Guru - Experienced User
One possible solution might be to set the Orbi to use different DNS servers than those provided by the ISP.
I chose CloudFlare (1.1.1.1) and Google (8.8.8.8)
- MikeG1970Apr 20, 2025Aspirant
Thanks, but I already am using CloudFlare
Here is my IPv6 settings.
- MikeG1970Apr 20, 2025Aspirant
Here is my IPv4 setting.
- CrimpOnApr 20, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Using a VPN is likely to result in using different DNS lookup. Maybe change to Google (8.8.8.8)?
If we knew the actual URLs that Office and One Drive use, the nslookup command might provide information.
Does Windows (without the VPN) eventually connect and the problem is the extreme delay?