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hammy434
Guide
Jun 19, 2016
Solved

Windows 10 devices cannot access router settings page (R6250)

So after many hours of troubleshooting (resetting router, reflashing firmware, trying multiple devices) I think I've found out why I get the message "192.168.1.1 refused to connect": Windows 10. All ...
Troubleshooting
  • TheEther's avatar
    TheEther
    Jun 21, 2016

    Did you try different browsers?

     

    Try disabling the Windows Firewall, temporarily.

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TheEther
Guru
Jun 19, 2016

Are you using Kaspersky?  It's notorious for blocking access to the router.  Some people have had to reinstall it in order to gain access.

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    hammy434
    Guide
    Jun 19, 2016

    I'm using avast. I tried disabling it but I still got refused to connect.