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cnsdave
Jan 27, 2024Initiate
Microsoft Edge and now Chrome browsers cannot connect to router via http://
RBR50 Orbi Router and satellites - version: 2.7.5.4
Microsoft Edge and now Chrome browsers cannot connect to router via http://. I had to download Firefox browser to get this to work today. Ple...
- Jan 29, 2024
I finally got this to work using Windows 11 and Edge by going to the Privacy option. I added an exception rule in the manage enhanced security for websites tab to include http://192.168.1.1. I also changed the Orbi configuration to not use https:// for web management login. This change fixed chrome to but I'm not sure why (cache maybe). Go figure.
michaelkenward
Jan 28, 2024Guru - Experienced User
cnsdave wrote:
RBR50 Orbi Router and satellites - version: 2.7.5.4
Microsoft Edge and now Chrome browsers cannot connect to router via http://.
I have used Chrome and Edge and they work just fine.
I have Edge in there right now. (I don't use Chrome much these days.)
But you may have to jump through a security warning.