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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 ...
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
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