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Garyeagle
Aspirant
Jan 10, 2020

C6250 AC1600 Modem Router Download stream lightning bolt keeps flashing.

I have had this modem/router for about one and a half years and was connected to the Comcast TV router. Just recently I turned in the TV router and plugged the cable into the C6250 modem/router and ...
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SheepDog1813
Tutor
Jun 23, 2018

I resorted to doing a factory reset and it solved the port forwarding issue, plus I think it triggered a firmware update (the firmware was updated within about 24 hours after the reset but I'm not sure if its a coincidence). The weird behavior with not being able to access devices locally via IP: PORT is still happening though.  Netgear support has reached out to me though and hopefully they'll come up with a solution.

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SouthernFried
Aspirant
Jun 23, 2018

I tried to connect to VPN over cellular internet and was able to connect. Nothing changed since yesterday, which was the first day having the C7800. Firmware rev is the same and didn’t do factory reset.

 

Sorry but I can’t replicate the issue you’re having connecting to the IP:Port of the forwarded device via local network connection. Weird indeed.

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    WafflesMcDuff
    Aspirant
    Dec 09, 2018
    I was having this problem too. I did as suggested and reset to factory settings. It immediately triggered a firmware update which fixed the problem. Thanks!