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Benjamin123
Dec 29, 2021Aspirant
RAX75 AX8 iphone/iPad not able to access router settings by searching router ip in search browser
Hello all, thank you in advance for your help. I’ve been trying for DAYS to access my router settings via my iPhone 12 or iPad Pro (while connected to my wifi network of course) with no luck. Those a...
Benjamin123
Dec 30, 2021Aspirant
Hey FURRYe38!
I have not tried accessing the router web page with a computer of any kind yet. I currently only own an iPad and iPhone. The router nighthawk app does work on my phone and iPad but I’m needing to access more advanced features then what the nighthawk app can provide. Like firewall and port forwarding.
And yes, I am connected to the Wi-Fi’s signal.
The browsers I’ve tried so far are chrome, Firefox and safari with no luck.
I have not tried accessing the router web page with a computer of any kind yet. I currently only own an iPad and iPhone. The router nighthawk app does work on my phone and iPad but I’m needing to access more advanced features then what the nighthawk app can provide. Like firewall and port forwarding.
And yes, I am connected to the Wi-Fi’s signal.
The browsers I’ve tried so far are chrome, Firefox and safari with no luck.
FURRYe38
Dec 30, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What iOS version are you using on the Apple devices?
- nielsvdsJan 01, 2022Luminary
Try to disable Wi-Fi Assist to be 100% sure that you aren't using your mobile connection instead of Wi-Fi see here how to do that: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205296
- Benjamin123Jan 01, 2022AspirantHey nielsvds,
Thanks for helping, I just tried it with no luck unfortunately.- nielsvdsJan 02, 2022Luminary
- Benjamin123Jan 01, 2022AspirantHi FURRYe38,
I’m currently using iOS 15.2 on both devices