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duanenc
Dec 14, 2019Aspirant
Home Network Upgrade
Currently I have the R7000 and I am getting alot of drops, sometimes 5g isn't even active. I have the latest firmware on the device. Network Topology - 2 Xbox Laptop (used to play online game...
duanenc
Dec 14, 2019Aspirant
So over the last year, i have changed Modems 3 times, and routers. I had an order router, one I used while I was in a different location, and modem ARIS 6183, now since I upgraded (using that term lightly). This worked on the COX network and I had zero drops. Older router also.
Spectrum network seems to have challenges, I had an SNR problem before this modem doesn't give me the option to see for myself, I have to take the word of Spectrum.
As for software, I have tried what you asked, and over the course of the year it hasn't changed. I am not sure where the problem is, but I am gathering the router.
Modem is a spectrum issued modem, since it was free, I decided to try it. However, the problem existed prior to the upgrade, and after the upgrade there is no changes to the drops. Understand the drops have been going on for a year, while I was trying to nail down the problem.
Essentially I concluded i have 3 maybe 4 choices -
1. Hard wire the 2 XBOXes and leave everything else the way it is.
2. Upgrade to XR500 or higher (mesh maybe with the XR570)
3. Go mesh 100%4
4. Leave it as is and deal with it (which is an option but not one that works)
Thoughts?
plemans
Dec 15, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Thoughts?
it seems like you've got more than a single issue. From what you've said, you've got issues with your ISP line coming into your home creating signal issues. And you've got issues with your 5g signal.
A router upgraded/change might be worth seeing if it helps with the 5ghz issue. The R7000 (when it works) is a fairly decent router. But all devices go bad eventually. You could try some 3rd party firmware with it as I've heard good things about the R7000 with aftermarket firmware. Or it could truly be going bad and need a replacment.
Eitherway you've got a challenge with the poor isp signal and a sketch router. Any change might help.