On Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:35:27 +0000 Bev Nicolson lumos@gmx.co.uk allegedly wrote:
IDNet are suggesting a factory reset of the router. As I've only tried rebooting one I'm a bit unsure about this. How much needs setting up again afterwards?
That depends entirely upon how much you have changed the config from the default supplied by IDNet (assuming that you use their router).
For example, I never use an ISP supplied router (they tend to be pretty crappy, and are often (BT, I'm looking at you) remotely controlled and updated by the ISP). I routinely change the default RFC 1918 network internally, I always turn off UPnP, DNS, and DHCP (I have my own DHCP server internally for that). I always change any and all default logins/passwords. I turn off IPv6 and any guest networks. I always change wifi SSIDs and shared keys etc. I block any external access to the public IP address (but then poke a hole through to my internal openvpn server for when I am out and about). YMMV.
I'm not sure why IDNet want you to try this, but it is best to do so so that you (and they) can eliminate the possibility of a fault there. But before you try this, make a backup of the current configuration and save it locally on your PC. Also make a note of all your current network configs (so that if you have changed the default address and network you can get back in afterwards).
You might also like to take this opportunity to update the router firmware (if an update is available).
Is it at all possible for wpa updates to be incompatible at some level? *wild stab in the dark*
Anything is possible. But one way to check is to eliminate wifi from the connection (if that is what you currently use). Just plug an ethernet cable directly into the router from your PC/laptop and turn off wifi).
Mick
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