Can't access some sites after firmware upgrade

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Since updating to firmware v1.0.0.66 (link) I've noticed that traffic is seriously impeded.

Some sites are unreachable entirely; things like SBS On Demand and ABC Iview - whilst others load, but certain content does not; like the TVshow/movie tiles on primevideo.com or the ad pictures on Ebay.com.au.

Everyting else in my networking environment has stayed the same - just the firmware is different. I've tested this via different PCs (both hardwired and wireless); from gaming consoles - but the result is the same.

I'll be doing more treoubleshooting over the next day or so; including swapping out a different modem, doing a downgrade and replacing patch leads (from the modem to the router) to test different things - but just wanted to see if anyone else has experienced something similar?

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Hi Plemans,

I've not tried that , but it's a good suggestion. I've update the FW a few times on this device and have only done a factory reset once or twice (when the release notes recommend it).

Have don'e some other teoubleshooting and it seems to have been a faulty patch lead (between the modem and the router). If anyone else has had the strange  experience I note, be sure to start with the basics!

[plemans]

Have you tried writing down your ISP settings, factory resetting it and then reinstalling it? 

Anytime there's an issue after updating firmware, a reasonable first step is factory reset and manually reinstall it in case an old setting is causing the issue. 

[Diskonekted · Accepted solution]

Hi Plemans,

I've not tried that , but it's a good suggestion. I've update the FW a few times on this device and have only done a factory reset once or twice (when the release notes recommend it).

Have don'e some other teoubleshooting and it seems to have been a faulty patch lead (between the modem and the router). If anyone else has had the strange  experience I note, be sure to start with the basics!