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Connection refused for certain websites - RBK853 V4.6.8.2
I cannot reach certain websites using my RBK853. It works fine if I connect the computer directly to the fiber media converter (or with mobile data), so the connection and websites are running fine, ...
I switched "Router MAC Address" to using "Use Computer MAC Address" and now the websites loads fine.
Swtiching MAC Address assigned a new IP to my Orbi, and a new public IP. I don't know what among these changes fixed the issue for me, but something did.
Do "Use Computer MAC Address" have any side effects or I can stick with this option?
Also, thank you plemans and CrimpOn for answering and trying to support me.
Jolly Good. Should be no problem at all. The only possible issue would be if both the router and the computer somehow are both connected to the fiber unit at the same time. Cannot have two identical MAC addresses on the same LAN subnet.
Great solution!
