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traaw24
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Jan 16, 2020
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internet dropping

my internet drops and my router atuo reboots while my spectrum modem is still running spectrum router does not reboot only xr500 does i be in middle of games and the internet just restets itself need help been going on for a while up to date on all firmware and gaming settings are set like in the manual....?????? 

  • Is the XR500 connected directly a power socket in the wall? If it's attached to an extender it might be getting power drops and surges which cause it to restart.

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  • Is the XR500 connected directly a power socket in the wall? If it's attached to an extender it might be getting power drops and surges which cause it to restart.