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Orbi Blocking Websites
After returning home and having the orbi offline (4 week) we turned everything back on and are having this issue: -some websites, including the Netgear website, are being blocked. Typical error messa...
I've been searching and have not found a satisfactory answer to the issue. I'm gald I'm not the only one encoutnering it. I had the ORBI Pro setup at my home with Spectrum internet service. No issues, simple install, worked great.
I bring ORBI Pro to my office, easy setup but have the websites are blocked. At the office we use AT&T Internet 50. When I sign in using the built in WIFI on the ATT modem all sites work perfectly. When I use ORBI, again, half the sites are blocked and ask for a user name and password.
I did a factory reset on both router and satelite. Same issue.
I also tried entering the orbi username and password when prompted at a random. blocked site with no success.
I am not a pro, but rather a home user. I have Spectrum and they have done everything they can to assure a fast clear service at the house. I purchased the ORBI to amplify the WiFi signal because Charter signal doesn't reach all over the house and they do not offer repeaters. Now, If I am on the ORBI, all devices get blocked from websites or we see a no such file message. The box that appears with some browsing attempts asking for a login is creepy and seems like someone is trying to hack me. Doesn't seem to allow me past no matter what I do. None of this happens on the Charter WiFi signal. The crazy thing is that to download updates in case that would help requires (apparently) that I am on the ORBI signal and it blocks its own site! Is this a boat anchor? What can I do? This equipment was originally installed at our home without problems. We just moved (same service provider) and now we get this insane behavior. Can anyone actually help? I have read posts with similar complaints but no one seems to have a fix.
HELP!
Whats the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem?
How is the Orbi connected to the ISP modem? Router mode or AP mode?
ibuxton wrote:
I am not a pro, but rather a home user. I have Spectrum and they have done everything they can to assure a fast clear service at the house. I purchased the ORBI to amplify the WiFi signal because Charter signal doesn't reach all over the house and they do not offer repeaters. Now, If I am on the ORBI, all devices get blocked from websites or we see a no such file message. The box that appears with some browsing attempts asking for a login is creepy and seems like someone is trying to hack me. Doesn't seem to allow me past no matter what I do. None of this happens on the Charter WiFi signal. The crazy thing is that to download updates in case that would help requires (apparently) that I am on the ORBI signal and it blocks its own site! Is this a boat anchor? What can I do? This equipment was originally installed at our home without problems. We just moved (same service provider) and now we get this insane behavior. Can anyone actually help? I have read posts with similar complaints but no one seems to have a fix.
HELP!
