networking - Reflash DLink AC1750 Optimum Router

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2014-07
  • user1745382

    I recently got the new "smart router" from Optimum: DLink AC1750

    It may be a good router but I cannot access any of the settings. When typing in the regular 192.168.1.1, it redirects to https://router.optimum.net/basicSettings.html

    So the two issue with that is that a lot of the configuration features that this router offers in inaccessible. Also, I would rather not have the router accessible via the web.

    Is there any way to reflash the firmware or disable to Cablevisions default easy setup redirect?

    Thanks!

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  • Seasoned Advice (cooking)

    Step 1: Check to make sure you have the latest firmware
    Step 2: Return the router if you're still having problems.

    Truth is, consumer routers are designed to be cheap. They're made of cheap parts and often fail. This is typical of a failing consumer router. If it's doing this fresh out of the box, you got a dud. It happens.