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IppyD
Apr 25, 2018Aspirant
Internet disconnections
Have had this system working flawless for 3 months, then disconnections to the internet happens; they are currently attached to a TP-Link 7650. Modem will be operational - no error logs, all light...
FURRYe38
May 09, 2018Guru - Experienced User
What channels are you using?
What channels are your neighbors using?
How many wifi neighbors do you have?
Whats the size of your home? SqFt?
- IppyDMay 09, 2018Aspirant
2.4GHz using channel 10, seems like I am the only one using it as all other routers are constantly rotating channels (about 6 in vancinity)
5.0Ghz using channel 42, only router using the lower frequencies compared to 150+
I live in a semi-detached neighbourhood, but wifi analyzer is only picking up 4-6 devices. ~20,000 SqFt- IppyDMay 12, 2018Aspirant
So when the internet gets "disconnected", I tried pinging my router and google's DNS 8.8.8.8
I'm getting packets from my router, but getting full loss on the 8.8.8.8 pings.
The VOIP home phone line is active; would this be a possible faulty satellite where my devices aren't getting internet connect? but the router maintains internet access? - FURRYe38May 12, 2018Guru - Experienced User
You need to be using channels 1 6 or 11. 10 is not a primary channel. It's sub channels used by the wireless HW.
Whats the distance between the router and satellite(s)?
20,000sq ft home?
- IppyDMay 15, 2018Aspirant
So I think it is the satellite that's causing the drop in connection to the internet. When I disconnect from the internet now, unplugging my satellite immediate allows all my wifi-enabled devices to continue using the internet. Any other suggestions before I contact Netgear for a replacement?