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hkxforce
Initiate
May 01, 2021

Connectivity of 5GHz WiFi lost after a few days (Nighthawk M1 )

I use Nighthawk M1 as home 4G router, enable dual mode 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi. When the device boot up, both WiFi can connect to internet. But after a few days, cell phone / tablet / laptop can connec...
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Desvelado
Aspirant
Jul 09, 2021
Hi there, I am having the exact same issue. From what I have gathered is that this problem just has to do with the latest firmware. I believe the only thing we can do is manually change the firmware back to what it was prior to this most recent update.
  • Blanca_O's avatar
    Blanca_O
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jul 15, 2021

    Hi Desvelado

     

    Welcome to NETGEAR Community!

     

    Please provide the device SKU (e.g. MR1100-100NAS). 

    What is the current firmware version? 

    Have you tried changing 5GHz WiFi channel? 

     

    Regards,
    Blanca
    Community Team
     

    • Desvelado's avatar
      Desvelado
      Aspirant
      Aug 02, 2021
      I have tried changing the 5ghz channels and it still did not resolve my problem.
      Device: MR1100-1A1NAS
      Firmware: NTG9X50C_12.06.39.00