@Stushouse It sounds like the router is defaulting to Bridge mode after a power cut. Try holding the reset button for at least 10 seconds until the router fully resets. You may also need to check the WAN settings or consult the user manual for detailed steps. If that doesn’t help, you could consider reaching out to support before discarding it.

It is like a frustrating issue, especially with power cuts causing repeated problems. Since you’ve already tried factory resetting it, you might want to try accessing the router’s web interface through its IP address (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1). From there, By The Shocking Story you should be able to check the settings and manually change it from bridge mode back to router mode. If that doesn’t work, you could also try reaching out to the router’s support for more detailed instructions.