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Terransky
Nov 22, 2023Tutor
C7000v2 Can't connect to router with Linux computer
Several months ago I suddenly couldn't connect to the router on my Linux computer and it's persisted to this day. I've since had to rely on my windows computer to get in to the router. I use the sam...
- Nov 24, 2023
I just found the problem, it's with the vpn (Nord). Once I disconnect from the VPN, I can connect on Linux to the router. Should have tried that earlier.
plemans
Nov 23, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Does it work on mobile devices?
Terransky
Nov 24, 2023Tutor
Yes, I can get in with the cellphone. Not the preferred option, though, because I'm used to a much bigger desktop screen.
- plemansNov 24, 2023Guru - Experienced User
I'd agree that the computer is the preferred option. I'm just making sure it isn't a router issue.
If it works on windows and on a cell phone, its seeming to point at something with either the linux computer or the browser causing issues.
That makes it more challenging.
You said you tried other browsers, what other ones did you try?
- TerranskyNov 24, 2023Tutor
Yes, agree, definitely not an issue with the router. Browsers are Brave, Firefox, Mullvad, and Midori. At least, so far.
- plemansNov 24, 2023Guru - Experienced User
might try on the linux or those specific browser forums in case they know settings in the browsers that could be changed. I got out of linux stuff a while ago so I'm not much help there
- TerranskyNov 24, 2023Tutor
I just found the problem, it's with the vpn (Nord). Once I disconnect from the VPN, I can connect on Linux to the router. Should have tried that earlier.
- plemansNov 24, 2023Guru - Experienced User
glad you got it figured out!