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Login Page Dead with Chrome - Edge works
If I try to log in to 192.168.1.1 with Chrome, I get 192.168.1.1 refused to connect. However, if I reboot the router and use Edge, I'm able to log in. If I try Chrome again, I get the above e...
I finally figured out the problem. Turns out I had a HotSpot Shield add-on on Chrome. When I first connect to the router using Chrome, the add-on probably does something causing the router to block all traffic to 192.168.1.1. I uninstalled the add-on, rebooted the router, and now all is fine.
I don't think this is the problem. The first time I use Chrome, I can no longer access the login page from any device or any browser. So it looks like the router is refusing all connections to 192.168.1.1.
Hi _Rajendra_,
Try resetting the router to factory default. Check for the firmware and update it.
It has the latest firmware. I don't want to do a factory reset and lose all of my configuration settings. There has to be another way to do this.
7Hi _Rajendra_,
Try to do back up on the settings on the device then reset. I do not have issues with my R7000 when accessing the UI.
I finally figured out the problem. Turns out I had a HotSpot Shield add-on on Chrome. When I first connect to the router using Chrome, the add-on probably does something causing the router to block all traffic to 192.168.1.1. I uninstalled the add-on, rebooted the router, and now all is fine.