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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
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.
ISP Modem is Microstar GPT-2741GNAC-N1
I think the firmware is the same: NetGear "JR6150_R6050-V1.0.1.26_1.0.1", i got it from NG' website
Domingos wrote:
ISP Modem is Microstar GPT-2741GNAC-N1
Google isn't much help there.
It does find the Mitrastar GPT-2741GNAC. If that is what you have then, this is a modem/router.
Two routers on your network can cause headaches. For example, you can end up with local problems with address on your network. Among other things, the other router can misdirect traffic to addresses that the Netgear router usually handles, such as routerlogin.net or the usual default IP address for a router, 192.168.1.1.
This explains some of the other drawbacks.
What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Unless you have specific reasons for using two routers – to create two separate networks for example – it is often easier to use just one router and then to set up the second router as a wifi access point (AP) with a wired connection to the main router.But that has its own drawbacks:
Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR Support
It may be possible to put the modem/router into modem only (bridge) mode and then to use the second device as the router.It does find the Mitrastar GPT-2741GNAC. If that is what you have then, this is a modem/router.
That's the one 😬!
Unless you have specific reasons for using two routers – to create two separate networks for example – it is often easier to use just one router and then to set up the second router as a wifi access point (AP) with a wired connection to the main router.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?