Switching routers and can't log in to new router when connected to the Internet

Factory reset the router with the router disconnected from the ISP modem and setup manually with a PC and web browser:

https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
https://kb.netgear.com/980/How-do-I-log-in-to-my-NETGEAR-home-router

There is a known issue with logging into the routers web page in newer versions of FW:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-with-WiFi-6-AX-and/New-RAX41-42-43-50-54-V2-Firmware-Version-1-1-4-28-Released/m-p/2363771/highlight/true#M37956

Also disable Protection Engine on the routers web page under Advanced tab/Security

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rbroz73 wrote:

I am switching routers. I am going from a XR500 to a RAx54v2. Everything is working fine when I use the Nighthawk app on my phone. But when I try to log into the new router when its connected to the Internet via a browser(Chrome,Edge), I get this message "Access to the requested page has been denied" after I enter the login information. The URL changes to https://accounts-qa.netgear.com/error?redirectUrl=http:%2F%2F*(new router IP)%2Fgenie_redirect_SSO.htm&serial_num=(Old router). If I disconnect the new router from the Internet I can log in with no issues using the IP address. I deleted cookies and such with ZERO success when the router is connected to the Internet. SO where is this https://accounts-qa.netgear.com? What am I missing? Any help would be greatly appreciated and TIA!!

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