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cocoakitten
Feb 05, 2016Aspirant
[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...
- Retired_MemberFeb 15, 2016
go to setup....internet setup.....select use PC MAC Address....reboot modem and router
cocoakitten
Feb 14, 2016Aspirant
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*
Retired_Member
Feb 15, 2016go to setup....internet setup.....select use PC MAC Address....reboot modem and router
- cocoakittenFeb 15, 2016Aspirant
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!
- Retired_MemberFeb 16, 2016
Your public IP was blocked on some site and changing the MAC address caused your ISP to change your IP
- cocoakittenFeb 16, 2016Aspirant
Searay,
Thank you for the explanation. That's interesting to know though I have no idea what I could possibly have done to get blocked. Anyway, good to know!