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[N900 / WNDR4500] - Can't use/access some services/web sites even after reset to factory settings
Hello, I just moved to a new home; my old cable modem was damaged during the move and so I had to replace it (same manufacturer, newer model). The problem started then with the messeging se...
go to setup....internet setup.....select use PC MAC Address....reboot modem and router
I heard the 4500 is @ EOL meaning End of Life. I don't know which version or if all versions are EOL. My point is return it so you don't get stuck with a device which is no longer be supported.
Hi searay,
Thank you for your reply. I don't think I can return it as it's been with me quite a while now :-) Perhaps it's time for me to research for a new one *sigh*
go to setup....internet setup.....select use PC MAC Address....reboot modem and router
Searay,
Thank you so much! I went to Netgear settings and changed it as you suggested and it seems to solve the issue :-D If you wouldn't mind explaining to me how this fixes the problem, I'd greatly appreciate it. Anyway, thank you again!
Your public IP was blocked on some site and changing the MAC address caused your ISP to change your IP