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737mechanic
Sep 17, 2023Aspirant
R8000P router not letting me connect to news server
I have looked at all my settings and disabled that stupid Armor app and I still can't connect to my news server.
Any suggestions?
FIXED:
I downgraded the firmware and now I can connect to my news server with no problem.
Also all my files on my connected USB drive are visible now.
10 Replies
- microchip8Master
Why do you think it's the router? Can you independently confirm your news server is working properly? Take the router out of the equation
- 737mechanicAspirant
I never had a problem with my ASUS router, after swapping my Nighthawk in its place some sites take a long time to connect and the news server sometimes will connect after about 5 min.
I can swap my Asus back over and everything works perfectly.
I thought I was upgrading to a much better router but I am thinking I wasted $300.
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch with a wired PC and web browser. https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
https://kb.netgear.com/24089/How-do-I-specify-the-pool-of-IP-addresses-assigned-by-my-Nighthawk-router
https://kb.netgear.com/25722/How-do-I-reserve-an-IP-address-on-my-NETGEAR-router
I would power OFF the ISP modem for 1 minute. Factory reset the router and power it off. Power ON the ISP modem and let it sync. Then power ON the router and walk thru the setup wizard again using a wired PC and a web browser.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062081/How-do-I-erase-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
https://kb.netgear.com/9665/How-do-I-perform-a-factory-reset-on-my-NETGEAR-router
737mechanic wrote:
I have looked at all my settings and disabled that stupid Armor app and I still can't connect to my news server.
Any suggestions?
- 737mechanicAspirant
FIXED:
I downgraded the firmware and now I can connect to my news server with no problem.
Also all my files on my connected USB drive are visible now.
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Glad that worked.
Next time, give feedback to the questions presented.
Enjoy.