EE Smart 4G Hub Dual Band Router blocking computer

[RafeB]

A few days ago I moved the router because it was in the way and since it's been plugged back in, I can't use my computer without having a VPN on. Google, discord and most apps just don't launch or connect without the VPN. The VPN also causes the connection to be even worse than it already is causing me to spend hours connecting to everything.

[XRaySpeX]

@RafeB : What does the connection status page say?

[RafeB]

On what?

[XRaySpeX]

On the router. Login to your MBB router at http://192.168.1.1 with username/pwd as "admin"/"admin" or with the admin password found under the battery cover. 

[RafeB]

 is this what you meant?

I do live in the middle of nowhere so the WiFi is temperamental but for the 3 years I've lived here it's never done this 

[XRaySpeX]

Yes, as it confirms you are connected to EE's mobile network, albeit with a weak signal. Your apps should be getting on to the Net.

[RafeB]

The problem seems to be that the WiFi is blocking my computer though e.g. if I join a discord call, if says connecting and nothing happens but as soon as the VPN is on, it connects this also happens in games and apps

[XRaySpeX]

What WiFi is blocking access? The above status says both WiFi bands are connected to the router.

[RafeB]

That's what I'm here to find out

[XRaySpeX]

You said "WiFI"! I'm trying to work out what you think WiFi is when you say it. What it is not is your router's connection to EE. That's a connection to a mobile network. Wifi is a connection of a device to a router. Your mobile router is providing that service to your devices.