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R6050 Blocking websites seemingly randomly
I've just Facory Reset my NetGear R6050 & Changed ISP Router, at the same time, and since then I've been constantly blocked from "normal" websites quite randomly - ie.: NetGear, Reddit, Globo (major BR Portal), Gupy (Major BR RH services) are blocked; but most common sites like Google, Youtube, LinkedIn work normally .
First I though this would be a Firmware problem, so I updated it after a little gymnastics since I wasn't able to reach NetGear websie - the problem got better at first, now it's bad again.
Then I though this would be a DNS problem, so I tried 1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8 but still, problem remains.
I even tried using PING to the websites that won't load, it actually works.
This happens regardless of browser (Chrome, Edge, Brave) or device (2 Notebooks, 2 iPhone), and is quite consistent - same problem with same sites.
Any hypothesis?
It feels like there's some kind of configuration in the Router that keeps a backdoor open, but I'm unable to find it (probably due to lack of experience).
Also I had a problem with this product in which no matter what link I typed, it would redirect me to a Russian webpage... back then it was just a firmware fix. Don't know exactly what was đ
Domingos wrote:
It's basically to enhance signal reach, as the ISP Router doesn't get to our bedrooms.
I was kind of trying On-Off other settings, unclicked the Router as DHCP Server option... that may be bad?
That R6050 a pretty basic router from 10 years ago.
Your best bet might be to put the R6050 into access point mode and to let the main modem/router do the heavy lifting.
How do I change my NETGEAR router to AP mode? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
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Try the R series router in AP mode while you have a ISP modem/router?
https://kb.netgear.com/20927/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-to-AP-mode
Domingos wrote:
I've just Facory Reset my NetGear R6050 & Changed ISP Router, at the same time
What is that ISP router and how is it configured?
Is it also the device that connects you to the Internet?
How is the R6050 connected to the ISP router?
What firmware did you manage to install? And how? Only a manual install is likely to deliver the most recent.
I did a manual installation of most recent firmware (NetGear JR6150_R6050-V1.0.1.26_1.0.1), downloaded from NetGear's website.
My ISP is VIVO, their modem is using stock configuration.
The setup here is: (Devices) -> Router -> ISP Device -> Internet
Domingos wrote:
My ISP is VIVO, their modem is using stock configuration.
And that modem is?
I did a manual installation of most recent firmware (NetGear JR6150_R6050-V1.0.1.26_1.0.1), downloaded from NetGear's website.Two different routers, but they may have the same firmware.
