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JimmyJet
Mar 24, 2023Aspirant
Nighthawk MK63S stalling internet connection with full strength wifi every 2 - 4 weeks
I'm using said Nighthawk mesh system with Quantum Fiber's C5500XK modem and it works great! But... approximately every 2 - 4 weeks, all wifi devices suddenly cannot reach the internet, yet have full ...
plemans
Mar 25, 2023Guru - Experienced User
I'd be betting on the lease time not renewing between the MK system and the ONT.
A cheap smart switch that rebooted the router once a week might resolve the issue.
Or checking with the isp about assigning an ip address
JimmyJet
Mar 25, 2023Aspirant
Thanks for your suggestion. But I'm still a bit confused why the wired devices are getting full speed - wouldn't the lease time renewal issue affect them also? I have a Netgear network switch connected to the output lan cable coming from the MR, and this switch feeds a bunch of wired audio devices in my media room as well as the MS satellite. --thanks
- FURRYe38Mar 27, 2023Guru - Experienced User
What's the brand and model of the LAN switch connected to the MR?
What CAT# LAN cable are you using? CAT6 is recommended.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between MR and MS🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/000061709/Where-should-I-place-the-Mesh-WiFi-satellite-of-my-Nighthawk-Mesh-WiFi-6-and-Tri-band-Mesh-WiFi-6-products 📡
JimmyJet wrote:
Thanks for your suggestion. But I'm still a bit confused why the wired devices are getting full speed - wouldn't the lease time renewal issue affect them also? I have a Netgear network switch connected to the output lan cable coming from the MR, and this switch feeds a bunch of wired audio devices in my media room as well as the MS satellite. --thanks
- JimmyJetMar 27, 2023Aspirant
FURRYe38 wrote:What's the brand and model of the LAN switch connected to the MR? NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308)
What CAT# LAN cable are you using? 5e
What is the size of your home? two story Sq Ft? 3100
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 40 and 70Not sure how any of this would affect lease renewal...
JimmyJet wrote:Thanks for your suggestion. But I'm still a bit confused why the wired devices are getting full speed - wouldn't the lease time renewal issue affect them also? I have a Netgear network switch connected to the output lan cable coming from the MR, and this switch feeds a bunch of wired audio devices in my media room as well as the MS satellite. --thanks